What Are Those Little Houses on Santa Barbara Street?

"Small house-like buildings have shown up on Santa Barbara Street between Figueroa and Carrillo. What are they?" —F. 2

Newsletter: June 26

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A Furniture Designer’s French Country Farmhouse

Noteworthy new listings also include big and turnkey in Ennisbrook; Alex D'Alfonso midcentury with Riviera views; oceanfront on a Mesa cul-de-sac; 1928 house rich with period detail; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

A Step Forward for the Santa Barbara Airport Expansion

Other recent news: The where, when, and what of this weekend's Summer Solstice Celebration; city council adopts drought measures; a long look at Carpinteria's cannabis problem; Planet Fitness gym opens in Goleta; profile of hedge fund manager/musician Pete Muller; Santa Barbara fisherman had to swim for eight hours after sleepwalking off the deck.

Rare Society Steakhouse Opens Next Week

More food news: First look at the Middle Eastern menu of Taza Mediterranean Street Kitchen; Fresco Cafe is moving; Broad Street Oyster Co.'s expansion will debut soon; what it's like to be served by a robot at Meet Up Chinese restaurant; Low Pigeon's transition into Lighthouse Coffee is underway; new Buellton pizzeria; new barbecue in Solvang; brunch is back at Pico in Los Alamos. 1

Unobstructed Riviera Views With a Midcentury Architectural Pedigree

Built by Alex D’Alfonso as his personal residence, 960 Roble Lane was completely remodeled in 2019, with a nod to the midcentury styling of the period, while still retaining the characteristic D’Alfonso details and hand-crafted sandstone walls.

The 32 Restaurants Expected to Open in Coming Months

On the menu this year: street tacos, ice cream, beachfront and harborside dining, Middle Eastern food, yakitori, a “retro-swanky” steakhouse, Neapolitan pizza, mochi doughnuts, omakase sushi, Jewish-Italian delicatessen, and much more. 7

Newsletter: June 22

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Hope Ranch House Nearly Triples in Value in Two Years

Last week's sales also include: Hope Ranch fixer for $17.25 million; regenerative farm in Summerland with a sweet two-bedroom house; 56-acre Santa Ynez ranch; 120-acre lot east of Toro Canyon Park; 1894 Crocker Row house; 1883 compound on East Valley Road; and more.