Montecito Villa Sells for $13 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

New year, new crop of closings—including a hacienda on 18.8 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley, a mix of the fabulous and mundane on E. Mountain Drive, a Hope Ranch house with dungeon, and more.

First Look at the Rooftop Bar Proposed for the Funk Zone

After having decided to rehabilitate 11 Anacapa rather than tear it down, the developer is now asking to add a contemporary roof deck to the old building and a slick black box of a parking structure nearby. 6

County Hospitals Are Preparing a Shift to “Crisis Care”

Other recent news: Committee to recommend that Santa Barbara ban natural gas in new construction; school district might temporarily eliminate D and F grades because of the pandemic; the man whose house was electrified; cannabis shop opening in Goleta. 1

Still No Word from Chick-fil-A

More food news: Hook & Press introduced its first-ever savory donut; dimmed hopes for Tyger Tyger's reopening; suggestions sought for a good rehearsal dinner venue; new all-day restaurant in Solvang; Pico is getting into the burger game; Full of Life Flatbread's heartstrings.

Pura Luna Apothecary Is Moving to a Larger Space

Plus: "Peace & Quiet" at Sullivan Goss; new online vintage shop based in Santa Barbara; Idyll Mercantile is teasing its new location; more cannabis in Carp; an outing to La Purisima Mission State Historic Park.

Newsletter: January 6

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On the Beach Between the Miramar and the Biltmore

This week's noteworthy new listings also include high design with a price to match in the Hedgerow; Lower Riviera ranch given a contemporary gloss; unremarkable house on a Mesa bluff; and a charming Upper East bungalow.

The Faces of Santa Barbara

If you look closely, there are faces all around town—although they tend to have expressions that range from blank to despairing....

Santa Barbara County Has Been Averaging Nearly 300 New Covid-19 Cases Per Day

Other recent news: The Central Coast's only ice rink is struggling; the history of the fountain at Sycamore Canyon Road and Stanwood Drive; mini monolith at the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge; in praise of Santa Barbara's trees.

More Info on the Bell’s Spinoff in Los Olivos

More food news: Noemi has permanently closed; new gelato shop on State Street says it'll debut soon; weekly burrito at La Paloma to benefit Acme Hospitality staffers; sandwich shop joins Third Window pop-up lineup; Fatty Vegan opening date.