Carpinteria’s Avocado Festival Has Been Canceled

Other recent news: A step forward for 78-unit apartment building just off lower State Street; analyzing the dire water situation; city council candidates Kristen Sneddon and Barrett Reed debate; the transportation chief who claimed religious discrimination has resigned; why the bird refuge smells so bad; waxing salon opens downtown; Cox Communications to install gas-powered generators all over the area.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The Hedgerow House of Your Dreams

Noteworthy new listings also include turnkey Riviera with a swanky roof deck; mountain views on Pepper Hill for $8.5 million; big and brawny in Glen Oaks; an attempt to flip some architectural quirk; midcentury with potential in Coast Village; and more.

Cava Is Closing After 25 Years

"It is gratifying to end Cava’s long run on a positive note, with heads held high, as we do right by employees, customers and vendors alike," says owner Carlos López-Hollis. And its siblings—Carlito's downtown and Dos Carlito's in Santa Ynez—are still going strong. 2

Funk Zone Favorite the Nook Has a New Owner

But nothing is changing for now. More food news: Woody's BBQ is closing after 37 years; the food menu at the Cajé café near the Arlington Theatre; Whole Foods to test cashier-less shopping; Sea Stephanie Fish's delightfully salty T-shirt; a peek inside Rory's Place, long in the works in Ojai. 3

Paso Robles Is Angling to Become a Spaceport

Plus: The increase in Hope Ranch construction permits; kids' activity center MyGym is coming to De La Vina; wine store opening on upper State Street; DJ Javier's towel collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art; the big cannabis shop on Santa Claus Lane; Cannabis By the Sea magazine.

Newsletter: September 8

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Summerland Oceanfront Sells for $2.5 Million Over Ask

Last week's closings also include a 9,400-square-foot Hope Ranch estate; an Ennisbrook ski lodge; an $8.6 million Hope Ranch flip; zippy midcentury in Carpinteria; and a Montecito house that traded for $4.5 million and immediately came back on the market for $800,000 more.

Belching Dragon Tavern Is Opening on State Street

More food news: Further details about the establishment replacing Blackbird at the Hotel Californian; Via Gelateria has opened in Solvang; locally based importer and distributor of European wines; Santa Barbara County Farm Day is coming up. 2

Two New Additions to Santa Ynez’s Shopping Scene

Plus: Big sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo store; high-tech parking enforcement; the Lumineers are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; suggestions on where to hike while the forest is closed; virtual presentation about the desalination plant; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.