Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Push to Remove the Southbound 101 Onramp at San Ysidro Road

Other recent news: New dates for the construction of three roundabouts; a block of Anacapa will become two-way starting this fall; possible new uses for the Earl Warren Showgrounds; pelicans determined to be starving; no charges in Santa Barbara High School prank; groundwater fee in Carpinteria; dreary design proposed for W. Montecito Street hotel. 4

First Look Inside Rare Society, the Funk Zone Steakhouse Opening Next Week

More food news: More on the all-day restaurant opening at Anacapa and Ortega; food hall coming to San Roque; the new breakfast and lunch menu at the Dutchess in Ojai; artist Michael E. Long's recently completed diorama of the Blue Owl. 2

A New Jewelry Boutique on State Street

Plus: Rêver Atelier has moved; Rad Power Bikes's showroom will be in the Funk Zone; Q&A with "Bull Durham" creator Ron Shelton at Chaucer's Books; Santa Ynez General pop-up in Montecito; $4.5 million price cut for 32-acre oceanfront property; new book of D.J. Javier's tray artworks; amusing Montecito Union School misspelling. 5

Newsletter: July 6

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Landscape Designer Makes a Killing in Hope Ranch

Last week's sales also include $3.4 million for a spiffy renovation in Samarkand; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; a six-bedroom house in Carpinteria; crazy views on Eucalyptus Hill; and a Riviera fixer/teardown.

The Sandscripts of John Edward Heaton

Carpinteria artist John Edward Heaton makes whimsical, elegant drawings on the beach, only to see them erased by time and tide. "The magic is in its creation—not its permanence," he explains. 5

Barcelona Restaurateurs Are Opening in the Former Low Pigeon Space

More food news: Mesa ice cream shop Sweetie's has debuted; first look at Local's new brunch menu; more on Shalhoob's plans for Noleta; the Santa Ynez Inn's restaurant says it'll open this summer; great people-watching is in the works for Shaker Mill.

Newsletter: July 3

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1920’s Craftsman Charmer on the Lower Riviera with Views!

Join us this weekend to experience 1911 Grand Avenue, a 1920's Craftsmen gem reminiscent of a bygone era—with hints of European whimsy, wood floors, screen porches, picture windows, and many custom details, all lovingly cared for by the same family for over 50 years.