Architectural Gem in the Carpinteria Foothills

Designed by Ferguson-Ettinger Architects in 2004, this unique custom home lends itself to the natural surroundings of the site while capturing the ocean and mountain views.

Two New Restaurants Could Be Opening This Weekend

More food news: Outstanding in the Field dinners with Bettina and the Dutchess; Kin Bakeshop's pop-ups are ending as it works to open its own place; Coast Village Road ice cream shop is changing concepts; Acme Hospitality is opening a restaurant in Orange County; Validation Ale is now making hard seltzer; UCSB student moonlighting as a sushi chef for hire; Isla Vista's Buddha Bowls has been renamed; Goleta IHOP opened. 5

First Look at the Menu for the New Tyger Tyger

The Funk Zone favorite reopens November 17, serving serve breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Thursday through Saturday. 1

The Biltmore’s Neon Sign Is Not in Danger

Plus: The Aloha Fun Center roller rink sure looks iffy; a new personal training gym on Coast Village Road; hair extension and bridal accessory shop coming to State Street; hotel on Upper State Street sold for $17.55 million; "Ghost Adventures" investigates the strange goings-on inside a Montecito mansion. 5

Newsletter: November 2

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Indoor-Outdoor Perfection in Samarkand

Sweeping mountain views set the backdrop for this professionally designed and meticulously remodeled home in Samarkand, one of the best neighborhoods in Santa Barbara.

New State Law Bans Parking Minimums for New Developments

Other recent news: Hollister Avenue in Old Town Goleta will become two lanes with back-in angled parking; the Yes Store opens this week; Santa Barbara is monitoring sewage for Covid; removal of Haskell’s Beach oil piers is on track; bad day for a Tesla owner.

Campanil Midcentury Sells for $10 Million

Last week's sales also include a San Roque three-bedroom with ADU for $3.65 million; Montecito Mediterranean; Alta Mesa fixer with views; 1926 bungalow on Chapala; and more.

First Look at the Plan for Montecito’s Dorinda Triangle

Plus: Ghost Village Road is happening; the hotel in the works on lower De La Vina has been turned Spanish; the Ojai Film Festival is coming up; a second debris basin is proposed for Montecito; what you'll find inside Santa Barbara Hives's new San Roque shop. 12

Newsletter: October 30

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