Hope Ranch Hot Potato Sells for Fourth Time in Five Years

Last week's sales also include Spanish style on Hidden Valley Lane; the least fancy house on Channel Drive; Cottages at Summerland for $600,000 over ask; 1904 Upper East roomfest; and more.

Sansum Clinic Has Begun Its Merger With Sutter Health

Other recent news: Plans for a bike lane and transit service on the State Street Promenade; the Katy Perry/Orlando Bloom real estate trial is underway; Modoc Road bike path progress; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build employee housing; Planning Commission chairperson rips the city council over the housing crisis.

Paso Robles, Pinnacles National Park, and Beyond

Notes from a road trip north, including the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, the marvelous Pinnacles National Park, and the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. 6

Newsletter: October 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

Turnkey Picacho Lane Compound for $36.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1914 Winsor Soule project in the Upper East; one for the houseguest-averse; 1925 teardown in central Montecito; Samarkand four-bedroom; Brinkerhoff Avenue cottage; and more.

A Local Real Estate Legend Tells All

Plus: The Montecito Estate Sale is coming up; Ojai Studio Artists tour; Jeff Shelton on his redesign of the State Street undercrossing; floral design studio moving to Santa Claus Lane; vintage tile enthusiast.

Mokutan Has Closed

More food news: Expanded hours and all-day menu at Na Na Thai; thali platters are back at Bibi Ji on Mondays; update on Santa Barbara Fish Market's Goleta outpost; work underway at the former Pueblo Pollo; profiles of Blackbird and Terra; activity at the former Treehouse restaurant space. 21

Newsletter: September 27

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Stately Padaro Lane Beachfront Sells for $46.9 Million

Last week's sales also include an interior designer's weekend retreat in Birnam Wood; Ennisbrook casita for $6 million; a piece of history in Hope Ranch; the West Mesa house that looks like a homestead; and more.