Picacho Lane Mediterranean Sells for $18 Million

Last week's sales also include an Upper East grande dame off-market for $11 million; 1990s Mediterranean above Bella Vista; Ashley Road compound; Arcady fixer; 1925 home near Montecito Union School; San Roque for $4 million; Chiquita Road pied-à-terre; and more. 1

Summerland Is Getting a New Fire Station

Plus: Lotusland is looking to be open year-round; Trader Joe's wants to add a big rooftop structure; car-service company enters the Santa Barbara market; the construction at N. Jameson, Sheffield, and Ortega Hill; the building underway at Milpas and the 101; new coffee table book about Santa Barbara houses. 7

In the Mountains of Mallorca

While much of the Spanish island suffers from overtourism, the trails in the northwest are blissfully free of crowds. Plus: a superb hotel that makes a strong case for doing nothing. 1

Newsletter: October 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!) 1

A Cool Drink of Water in Yankee Farm

Noteworthy new listings also include Spanish spiffer-upper above Summerland; Old Hollywood glamour in Birnam Wood; renovated farmhouse near the Upper Village; five-bedroom penthouse downtown; a neat beachfront one in Ventura; and more. 1

One of the Most Unique Downtown Compounds to Ever Hit the Market 

Two single-level penthouses at Anacapa Villas come together seamlessly to create a 5,779-square-foot compound with five bedrooms, five baths, and three separate outdoor patio spaces, each with expansive views. See for yourself at the open houses this weekend.

Will There Be a Second Chumash Monument at West Beach?

Other recent news: School superintendent to resign; push to put rent control to a public vote; Earl Warren Showgrounds officially nixes data center; Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash makes moves on 360 acres next to casino; Surfliner Inn appealed; downtown DMV to close for three months; Carpinteria dry cleaners to close after nearly 40 years; new regulated ocean zone. 1

Greek Grab & Go Is Coming Up

More food news: Clam pie and other anniversary specials at Bettina; Manifattura panino pop-up at Aperitivo; Zaca Coffee's cart has moved on; Urbane Cafe chain opens next week in Goleta; Bombay Station 734 profile; Thai restaurant takes over upper State Street Japanese. 6

Newsletter: October 21

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