UCSB Arts & Lectures Announced Its 2023-2024 Season

Plus: The Office of Angela Scott sample sale; Casa del Herrero seeks donations for a community estate sale; Wendy Foster's Angel boutique is moving; Ensemble Theatre Company's restaurant drama; Daniel Caesar at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 1

Newsletter: June 14

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Corner Tap Has Reopened With an Expanded Menu

More food news: Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special's State Street taproom; Gala is now serving dinner on Tuesdays; self-checkout has come to Sprouts; a profile of Saint Remy restaurant; "taste education" at Global Gardens. 4

Montecito Mediterranean Sells for $10.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a Toro Canyon pocket listing for $8.95 million; the one with the wacky roofline; Alta Mesa renovation painted black; Cielito party pad for $1.35 million off the initial ask; and more.

What’s Happening With the Pepper Tree Inn?

"Do you know what’s going on with the eastern half of the Pepper Tree Inn on upper State Street? I see people going into the hotel driveway, while the right side looks like they maybe started a renovation, but have since stopped." —A. 1

Newsletter: June 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

First Look at the Proposed Tri-County Produce Development

Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva's new mindfulness studio. 2

1932 Riviera Villa With a Puzzle of a Floor Plan

Noteworthy new listings also include a reworked 1925 house at the top of Cold Spring Road; for-sale-by-owner in the Golden Quadrangle; the rare Summerland property with a pool; attempting an undo in Toro Canyon; and more.

Update on the Case of the Murdered Montecito Resident

Other recent news: Another insurer stops issuing new policies in California; Burton Mound plaque stolen; Lower Riviera real estate developers with a colorful past; proposed Coast Village Walk outdoor seating reduced.