New Hollister Ranch Compound Sells for $8.5 Million

Last week's sales also include spec reno near San Antonio Creek; 1904 house on E. Pedregosa for 30 percent off the initial asking price; three-bedrooms on the Mesa and in Samarkand; and more.

Another High-End Mexican Restaurant Is Opening Downtown

More food news: First impressions of the new Tyger Tyger; Buellton In-N-Out makes progress; Motley Crew Ranch has opened a shop; Secret Bao vacation break; jars of "the sauce" at this week's Na Na Thai pop-up; profile of Good Land Wine Shop. 16

The 10 Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

People often ask me for restaurant advice, and I can certainly give some, but I get more enthusiastic when I recommend specific dishes. 7

Newsletter: November 20

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Sweet Riviera House With an Even Sweeter Backyard

Noteworthy new listings also include a terrific 200-year-old downtown adobe on the National Register of Historic Places; East Coast vibes in the Upper East; contemporary renovation in West Mesa; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Happy Cat Café to Open on the Santa Barbara Waterfront

More food news: Corazón Comedor soft-opens this weekend; We Want the Funk should open for real next week (and is offering a preview this weekend); the appealing breakfast and lunch menus at Oat Bakery's new Old Town Goleta outpost; Merci ginger molasses cookie dough; Augie's is now serving weekend brunch; Jersey Mike's has opened in Noleta; local chef trying to make cannabis tastier. 6

Views Times Two! Ventura New-Build and Montecito Adobe Open This Weekend

Welcome to big views and great lifestyle homes! Both are open this weekend, so come take a look for yourself.

The Ortega Park Redesign Is Close to Finalized

Other recent news: Election results trickle in along expected lines, but the Surfliner Inn contest remains close; why Aloha Fun Center fizzled; 332-unit apartment complex in Goleta moves forward; new Santa Barbara High School building approved; Sears signs removed; pushback for the two-room Funk Zone hotel.

Browse All the Exciting Items and Experiences at the Music Academy Auxiliary’s Online Auction

The Music Academy Auxiliary's annual online auction starts today, with more than 100 curated items, packages, and experiences and a free kick-off concert by electroacoustic duo ARKAI.