Newsletter: October 2

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Total Livability in the Upper East

Noteworthy new listings also include a house with room to move on Camino Viejo; a sweet little 1947 cottage in Montecito; a main-drag lot with permitted mixed-use plans in Los Alamos; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Augie’s Is Starting to Come Together

More food news: The name of the restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; Carpinteria restaurant opening a meat/fish shop; happy hour at Bettina; Cottage Hospital's Oak Park Market + Eatery; the new Courtyard by Marriott will have a restaurant called St. Remy; Tamar merchandise. 3

The Ojai Studio Artists Tour Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

More than 70 studios will be open October 8-10 for the largest tour in the 38-year history of Ojai Studio Artists. It's a chance to see world-class art, explore an array of eclectic workspaces, and chat with the artists themselves. And it's free.

Santa Barbara’s Lax Regulation of Short-Term Rentals

Other recent news: Changes coming to the Castillo Street undercrossing; new state laws encourage residential development of commercial land; more on UCSB's controversial Munger Hall dorm; several burglars caught in flagrante delicto; cruise ship season has begun; appeals court blocks attempt to end offshore fracking moratorium; Montecito Med Spa has opened; four cities came to an agreement with the county sheriff over fees; the tree of the month is the paperbark.

The Jake & Jones Men’s Shop Has Soft-Opened

Plus: New salon coming to De La Vina; retro signage is up at the Courtyard by Marriott on State Street; Opera Santa Barbara presents "Tosca"; Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue open house; Ukrainian cultural celebration; "Memories of Mountain Drive" at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. 4

Newsletter: September 28

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Living the Dream

Welcome to the Mediterranean estate at 4520 Via Esperanza located nearby the exclusive Hope Ranch beach. The majestic mansion is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living.

Ariana Grande Sold Her Hedgerow House for a Sweet Profit

Last week's sales also include an overperforming Hope Ranch fixer; a house near the Thousands Steps Beach stairs; spec renovations in San Roque and Samarkand; the minimalist contemporary on the Westside; and more.