Baby Steps Toward Opening Hollister Ranch Beaches to the Public

Other recent news: Westmont's "Pickle Tree" is being cut down; MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million to Santa Barbara City College; Montecito man helps a family of ducks; the harbor mini-mart reopened with a new name; citizens’ groups disagree over cannabis deals; another Edhat classic.

Two Stearns Wharf Restaurants Are for Sale

More food news: L.A. meal-kit service launching event space in the Mill; a landmark restaurant building in Carpinteria is on the market; new contender in BLT season; Finch & Fork's chef moved to Roblar Winery; Tap Thai is opening a second location; Embermill to start serving Ethiopian lunches; new business sells dough for you to bake at home.

Once Upon a Time in the Hedgerow…

The most adorable neighborhood in greater Santa Barbara, and possibly the entire Central Coast, is the Hedgerow in Montecito. With narrow lanes, lush landscaping, and scrumptious houses, it's like something out of a fairy tale. 8

Newsletter: June 16

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First Look Inside the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern

Plus: Trevor Noah, Haim, and Van Morrison at the Santa Barbara Bowl; dates announced for next year's Santa Barbara International Film Festival; Pu'u Muay Thai martial arts school has moved; fossilized leaves in the sidewalk; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"

Oceanfront Hope Ranch Sells for $1.625 Million Over Asking Price

Notable sales also include impressive prices in San Roque and on the Mesa; a three-acre lot between the 101 and Hammond's Beach; a 1949 compound in Toro Canyon; a bunch of off-market closings from May; and more.

Fully Vaccinated People Can Ditch Masks in Most Settings

Other recent news: the four women who started Save the San Marcos Foothills; SBPD spokesman Anthony Wagner is seeking $4.6 million from L.A. magazine; the Mission Canyon Bridge discussion; county finally starts cracking down on cannabis scofflaws; Barrett Reed is running for city council; musician buys in Montecito; Santa Barbara's new community development director; fire near Lake Casitas; Ojai Music Festival will be in September.

27 New Restaurants and Bars on the Horizon

The restaurant industry in greater Santa Barbara is roaring back: we can look forward to a downtown patisserie, beachfront dining, a rooftop tasting room, farm-to-table fast-casual, two high-end hotels, a restaurant incubator, a seafood tavern, and much more. 4

A Former Tech CEO Is Opening a Restaurant and Bar on Coast Village Road

More food news: Long-delayed Riviera Bar is finally getting ready to debut; Old Town Coffee will take Hook & Press's space on State Street; Rascal's moved up the date of its Venus in Furs residency; food-and-beverage changes at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Wingstop opening in Isla Vista; gelato shop coming to Solvang. 1

Newsletter: June 13

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