Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

Many More Dirt Sidewalks Are in the Works for Montecito

Other recent news: Pet paraphernalia shop opens on Coast Village Road; more stores coming to Paseo Nuevo; alleged turtle thief apprehended; UCSB's collection of recorded music on wax cylinders; inside the Montecito Sanitary District; Coral Casino's reopening forecast. 1

The Next Big Spritz Started With a Dream

Founded in Montecito, Ysidro is a sophisticated spritz made with super-premium sake and real, organic grapefruit and sea salt. “It captures the coastal lifestyle we know and love," says cofounder Monica Epstein.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Said to Have Bought in the Hedgerow

Plus: The effort to improve Coast Village Road moved to the next step; Cottage Health opened a new urgent-care facility in Santa Barbara; three new concerts announced at the Santa Barbara Bowl; a naughty maid; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"

Can Anything Be Done About Pacaso Owners Who Like to Party?

"We found out the hard way that a house near us is part of the vacation-ownership site Pacaso. We're wondering if this business model is legal in our area, because our new one-eighth-share neighbors are partying it up when they're in town." —M. 15

Newsletter: April 13

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Local Business Spotlight | Pampel Design

"Outdoor living will never go out of style, especially for a place as beautiful as Santa Barbara," say Daniel and Valerie Pampel of Pampel Design, a luxury interior window coverings and exterior shade solution company serving its community across Santa Barbara County.

Four Houses Over $10 Million Sold Last Week

Last week's sales also included a Hope Ranch new-build that went for $2 million over ask; three big houses with ocean views; the last undeveloped lot in Birnam Wood; the Lower Riviera house I thought was underpriced; another overachiever in the Bluffs; and more.

63-Unit Apartment Building Proposed for Carrillo Street

Plus: Speed limits on Las Positas and Modoc are likely to change; the Belmond El Encanto tweaked its name; the Aloha Fun Center still has no idea when it will open; new Santa Cruz Island campground in the works; Amos Lee to play the Lobero. 2

Hook & Press’s New Space Is Finally Ready

More food news: The Dutch Garden might quietly open soon; Matty's Hot Chicken is back at the Public Market; Kunin Wines's new tasting room has opened; Sevtap Winery's tasting room has closed; the Magic Castle Cabaret owners are trying to restart the venue; a profile of Lefty's Coffee Collective in Los Olivos; "trash ass pizza" in Los Alamos. 1