Newsletter: May 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Spanish Tower in Sycamore Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include Dulzura Drive for $6 million; a 1930 house in the San Roque spiderweb; a 4,318-square-footer in Goleta’s Crown Collection; a 1905 house on Bath Street; and more. 1

First Impressions of Local in Montecito

More food news: Middle Eastern food at Third Window Brewing and for delivery from Meals by Khalil; quashing a rumor about Finney's; construction at Augie's; State Street sushi restaurant is for sale; Lilac Patisserie's annex is looking good; the menu at Soul Bites inside Music Alley. 1

The Big Yellow House Has a New Tenant

Plus: The Beads shop is closing after 38 years; the Santa Barbara Antique Show is coming up; Pacaso's Riviera house sold out; another Jeff Bezos rumor; UCLA Health to open a 21,900-square-foot office downtown; Rüfüs Du Sol and the mariachi festival at the Bowl. 1

Newsletter: May 4

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New-Build Hacienda Sells for $1.4 Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also include a two-bedroom condo for just under $5 million; Coyote Road contemporary; 5,500-square-footer on the back of Eucalyptus Hill; Hope Ranch Tuscan; and more.

Santa Barbara Looks for Ways to Pay for Affordable Housing

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is open once again; why you should vote to reelect county school superintendent Susan Salcido; Santa Ynez General to open a shop at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern (which appears delayed); a new boutique in Santa Ynez.

Salty at the Beach Is Headed for New Ownership

More food news: First look at Local's menu; could Trader Joe's be opening a store in Carpinteria?; Chick-fil-A submitted plans to improve traffic flow; expanded hours for the new Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Low Pigeon says much will remain the same; Pico has a new chef; Daniel's Mexican Bakery appears to have closed; Hummus Republic chain opening in Isla Vista. 1

How Much Would You Pay for a Parking Space Downtown?

Plus: Loma Alta Drive reopening date; Jake & Jones's big market this Saturday; interior photos of oceanfront 603 Sand Point Road; county to install flashing-light crosswalks in Montecito, Mission Canyon, and Goleta; 1900 house slated for demolition; update on Santa Barbara Junior High's wooden flagpole.