Riviera Midcentury Poised for Expansion

Noteworthy new listings also include a resort-style pool off the Hot Springs trail; crisply redone Mission Canyon ranch house; turnkey Hope Ranch; Epcot Tuscan by the San Marcos Foothills Preserve; Oak Park postmodern; and more. 1

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

Coast Village Road Will Finally Get Some Attention

Other recent news: No surprises in recent election; Havaianas now has a Santa Barbara shop; county public health director Van-Do Reynoso is stepping down; city passes moratorium on new hotels; zebra repeatedly spotted on Camino Cielo; Carly Rae Jepsen to play the Arlington. 1

Sublime Indoor-Outdoor Living in the Golden Quadrangle

A private, charming residence on over three acres, 920 Hot Springs Road is located in a prime area of the Golden Quadrangle, on one of Montecito's finest streets. Impeccably renovated, the home combines Mediterranean and modern styles, and it has a superbly crafted outside entertaining area.

New Look for 63-Unit Apartment Complex on Carrillo

Plus: Amusing local stuff on Craigslist; the Blasters are coming to town; the Montecito Fire Department's July 4 pancake breakfast is back; Michael E. Long solo show; midcentury abstract art at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; keep your eyes on the prices at Bristol Farms. 2

A Yakitori Restaurant Is Opening on State Street

More food news: Inside Bree'osh's De La Vina expansion; Everytable remains in limbo; Chick-fil-A appears to have solved its traffic issues; cookbook swap at the Saturday farmers' market; Intermezzo by Wine Cask is said to be expanding across the paseo; Solvang's Craft House at Corque has opened for breakfast. 2

Newsletter: June 8

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Boxy Montecito Estate Gets Spectacularly Flipped

Last week's sales also include a Hedgerow charmer; 1939 Montecito farmhouse; fresh renovation in San Roque; a sunny three-bedroom in Summerland for $500,000 over ask; Mission Canyon midcentury; and more.

Hotel Moratorium to Be Discussed This Week

Other recent news: Paltry number of primary ballots have been submitted so far; the county courthouse is going to undergo repairs; an interview with embattled Santa Barbara Unified School District superintendent Hilda Maldonado; cosmetics entrepreneur bought in Montecito; update on the new Santa Barbara Police Department headquarters; kids' play area opens at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

State Street Hotel Project Has Been Put on the Market

Plus: Free opera rehearsal outside the courthouse today; another Jeff Shelton house is in the works; Carpinteria's two Motel 6 properties have been sold; a longer explanation for the closure of Fairview Gardens; paintings by Orit Fuchs at Maune Contemporary; amusing sign in Los Alamos.