Glamorous Montecito Estate Sells for a Big Profit

Last week's sales also include a 13,467-square-footer on 10 acres in Hope Ranch, a 1920 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera, a Samarkand four-bedroom, and more. 3

Santa Barbara’s Ritziest Sushi Bar Is Now Open

More food news: First look at the menu of the new izakaya-inspired Mokutan; L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele has started hiring; Kai Sushi appears to have closed; more on Santa Barbara Food Connection's plans for Milpas Street; "ice cream and cereal bar" slated to debut next month; Roblar Winery's farmstand.

Newsletter: July 31

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Cool Contemporary in Concrete and Glass

Noteworthy new listings also include a brand-new mini-manor in the heart of Montecito; 1990s Mediterraneans in Hope Ranch and the Hedgerow; 17 oceanfront acres west of More Mesa; decorating with vim in Upper San Roque; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Anyone Want to Buy a Polo Field?

Plus: The likely site of Rad Power Bikes's Funk Zone showroom; some of Paseo Nuevo's owners are said to have defaulted on their debt; Loveworn's "greatest sale ever"; why a rent dispute over the Montecito Vons seems unlikely; new free tour of Santa Barbara's Old Town; the effort to get New Cuyama's L88 airport reopened; a special sandscript by John Edward Heaton.

Changes Could Be Coming to Riviera Park

Other recent news: "Love Island" TV show will be filmed at Dos Pueblos Ranch; full-block Funk Zone development starts making its way through city bureaucracy; another option for the Modoc Road bike path; thoughts on the mockup of UCSB's Munger Hall; update on the apartment complex proposed for E. Canon Perdido; Carpinteria extends moratorium on chain stores; State Street Promenade consultant approved.

The Black Sheep Is Closing in September

More food news: Name change for Montecito Deli & Market; profile of Saint Bibiana pizzeria; taqueria taking over the former Dave's Dogs space on Milpas; plant-based meal-delivery service debuts in Santa Barbara; opening date for Baker's Table's new location; a new pub in Carpinteria called Brew & Cue; Vons Chicken reopened under different ownership; Instagram bakery specializing in healthier desserts.

Newsletter: July 27

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Hotel-Like Hope Ranch House Sells for $18.15 Million

Last week's sales also include Hope Ranch house with a hot tub that seats twelve; an unbuilt house in Summerland for $9 million; midcentury project on the old Knapp estate; and more.