Three New Apartment Buildings in the Works

With a total of 152 units, the projects offer an interesting glimpse at efforts to address the housing crisis in Santa Barbara. 5

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

The Cutest Little Oceanfront Cottage

Noteworthy new listings also include 1925 Riviera house with glamorous bones; room for improvement on Campanil Hill; quirky floor plan a few doors down from La Cumbre Country Club; a Hope Ranch starter home; something vivid on Pill Hill; and more. 4

A Magnificent Modern Farmhouse in Ennisbrook

The epitome of luxury and elegance, 1930 Jelinda Drive is a five-bedroom home that masterfully mixes classic farmhouse elements with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

A Santa Barbara Landmark Is for Sale

Other recent news: Married tech billionaires bought the Toro Canyon contemporary; a rare glimpse of a U-2 spy plane; Red Studio salon moved to State Street; proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open through 2035; former TV star running for mayor of Ojai. 4

Cardigans Yarn Shop Is Closing Next Month

Plus: The buyer of the former Rancho San Marcos Golf Course property; Pride Week lineup of events; mysterious radio antenna on De La Vina; Santa Barbara Airport installed a lactation pod; Ted Collier exhibit at Maune Contemporary. 1

Newsletter: August 17

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How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?

"We've traveled around California a lot over the last four decades and noticed that many cities have adopted green pavement markings for bike lanes and shared lanes. But Santa Barbara hasn't followed suit. Cabrillo Boulevard, in particular, has become very dangerous for cyclists." —N.

Toro Canyon Contemporary Sells for $18.5 Million

Last week's sales also include Sand Point Road oceanfront for $23 million; the 300-acre site of the former Rancho San Marcos golf course; 1925 Spanish with a swell roof deck; super-fast sale of a big Bel Air Knolls house; and more. 4

Is Something Finally Happening in This Space?

More food news: The Black Sheep folks are said to be working on something new; Oat Bakery teased a new project; the Coast Range sister restaurant in Solvang will serve Mexican food; Barbareño is now doing catering; Hustle & Grind Coffee Company and Paradice Hawaiian Shave Ice have closed; new outdoor seating in the works at Grassini's tasting room; Hotel Virginia is opening a beer-and-wine bar; a profile of Santa Barbara–based Spicewell.