Newsletter: July 6

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Landscape Designer Makes a Killing in Hope Ranch

Last week's sales also include $3.4 million for a spiffy renovation in Samarkand; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; a six-bedroom house in Carpinteria; crazy views on Eucalyptus Hill; and a Riviera fixer/teardown.

The Sandscripts of John Edward Heaton

Carpinteria artist John Edward Heaton makes whimsical, elegant drawings on the beach, only to see them erased by time and tide. "The magic is in its creation—not its permanence," he explains. 5

Barcelona Restaurateurs Are Opening in the Former Low Pigeon Space

More food news: Mesa ice cream shop Sweetie's has debuted; first look at Local's new brunch menu; more on Shalhoob's plans for Noleta; the Santa Ynez Inn's restaurant says it'll open this summer; great people-watching is in the works for Shaker Mill.

Newsletter: July 3

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1920’s Craftsman Charmer on the Lower Riviera with Views!

Join us this weekend to experience 1911 Grand Avenue, a 1920's Craftsmen gem reminiscent of a bygone era—with hints of European whimsy, wood floors, screen porches, picture windows, and many custom details, all lovingly cared for by the same family for over 50 years.

A Builder’s Own House on Padaro Lane for $36.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include equestrian properties in Toro Canyon and on Ortega Ridge; a boxy Pepper Hill house; faux-European with views in Upper San Roque; a turn-of-the-century house on Bath Street; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

The University of California’s Plan for the QAD Campus Remains a Mystery

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara city council rejected the proposed moratorium on new hotels and punted on changes to the State Street Promenade; the latest on the fight between the county and neighbors of the Hot Springs trailhead; stalker arrested at Ariana Grande's Montecito house; Jenni Kayne's Santa Ynez ranch.

Downtown Parking Rates Increase Starting Tomorrow

Plus: $10 million price cut for the Montecito Tea Gardens; "for lease" signs are back up at the 805 Hazy & Deli and Victor the Florist spaces; another big wall is under construction along the Highway 101 corridor; Tom Jones and Wallows to play the Arlington; a local company bought the Waterman hotel; reopening of the Oak Park dance floor.