Jimboz Is Getting a Thorough Renovation

More food news: The Avocado Mafia pop-up; reserve now for the second Santa Barbara Hives/Sproutcraft Creamery dinner; restaurateurs unhappy with city's sidewalk reclamation; a new restaurant in Goleta's Goodland Kitchen space; a tasting menu worth going to Mendocino for.

This Year’s Fiesta Mercado Has Been Canceled

Plus: Prominent beachfront house for rent for $150,000 per month; Mujeres Makers Market will be at the Casa de la Guerra courtyard; introducing Galavant, which organizes concerts around town; a Santa Ynez Valley ranch with a rad name; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.

Newsletter: August 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Riviera Bar Has Finally Opened

More food news: Three finalists for the Goleta Beach restaurant space; Institution Ale's side patio has opened; new hotel on Lower State Street hotel will be a sister to one in San José del Cabo; food vendors coming to the State Street Promenade Market; another Funk Zone tasting room has closed; Fatte's Pizza is open; Zodo's bowling alley was bought by Bowlero; exploring the Paso Market Walk in Paso Robles.

An Impeccable Little Westside Bungalow

Noteworthy new listings also include a turnkey remodel on the Lower Riviera; dramatic mountain views in Hope Ranch; sunken house in Birnam Wood; an extremely quirky Shepard Mesa property; and more. 1

Most Bedrooms at UCSB’s Proposed 5,000-Student Dorm Won’t Have Windows

Other recent news: Challengers emerge for city council members Meagan Harmon and Eric Friedman; the county is not required to enlarge its jail after all; commercial rocket launches made easier at Vandenberg Space Force Base; anonymous gun buyback; updated map for tsunami risk. 1

The 11 Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

People often ask me for restaurant advice, and I can certainly give some, but I get much more enthusiastic when I can recommend specific dishes. 7

Newsletter: July 28

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Golden Quadrangle Mansion Sells for $15.8 Million

Other notable sales: Architectural exotica in Hope Ranch; Hedgerow development site for a big price; 1928 Carleton Winslow on Eucalyptus Hill; penthouse in Jeff Shelton’s El Andaluz Building; and more.