Upper Village Mystery Tenant Revealed

Plus: Midcentury estate sale in Lompoc; Jerry Seinfeld at the Arlington; background on a Bradbury Avenue bungalow court; tours of MarBorg's recycling facility; Sunkissed Pantry has opened on Canon Perdido; new State Street gallery devoted to one artist; Santa Barbara Police Department has introduced a special evacuation siren; Yellow Bird Music is moving.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Midcentury Style on Two Prime Montecito Acres

Noteworthy new listings also include a textbook renovation on San Ysidro Road; a pair of Upper East houses; "off-the-grid living" for sale by owner; and more. 2

Should the Parklets on Coast Village Road Be Removed?

Other recent news: Carpinteria is considering a permanent parklet program; first case of monkeypox in Santa Barbara County; new Ortega Park renderings; a new school that lets children decide what to learn; the Montecito Fire Protection District approved an evacuation study; turmoil at Clay Studio; Goleta bike path up for review.

Seven Bar & Kitchen Is Closing This Month

More food news: The tenant rumored to be taking Seven's space in the Funk Zone; first look at AMA Sushi's à la carte menu; Marty's Pizza closed earlier than expected; Fresco Cafe is moving downtown; Kyle's Chicken House has closed; shopping at Costco via Instacart. 1

Newsletter: August 3

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What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?

"There's a big house with a lot of parking at the corner of W. Cota Street and Bradbury Avenue. What's it used for?" —J. 4

Glamorous Montecito Estate Sells for a Big Profit

Last week's sales also include a 13,467-square-footer on 10 acres in Hope Ranch, a 1920 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera, a Samarkand four-bedroom, and more. 3

Santa Barbara’s Ritziest Sushi Bar Is Now Open

More food news: First look at the menu of the new izakaya-inspired Mokutan; L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele has started hiring; Kai Sushi appears to have closed; more on Santa Barbara Food Connection's plans for Milpas Street; "ice cream and cereal bar" slated to debut next month; Roblar Winery's farmstand.

Newsletter: July 31

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