The Unvarnished Appeal of Yankee Farm

Wedged between Hendry's Beach and Hope Ranch, the Yankee Farm neighborhood is like Brigadoon, but drier, with parts that feel as if they haven't changed in decades.

Where Ellen DeGeneres and Rob Lowe Have Bought Now

Other recent news: Large waves expected through tomorrow morning; the homeless situation at Pershing Park; monoliths atop a Santa Barbara building and in San Luis Obispo County.

Parking Enforcement Suspended During the Stay-at-Home Order

Plus: New four-story building proposed for Santa Barbara Street; San Francisco gallery opened an outpost near the Arlington Theatre; SoCalGas's wireless telecom infrastructure; Merchant of Venice pop-up on Coast Village Road.

Newsletter: December 6

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Three-Week Stay-at-Home Order Starts Sunday at Midnight

What must close and what may stay open, with restrictions. Other recent news: Sandpiper Golf Club wants to build a new underground clubhouse; Santa Barbara geologist Mike Hoover's new book about our water situation.

Over $100 Million in Sales Yet Again This Week

And that's just the properties that went for over $2 million. Noteworthy closings include the magnificent Sotto Il Monte mansion, gorgeous relic Stonehedge, an oceanfront fixer, and a 1910 gardener's "cottage." Plus: a big one from late October.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Few Interesting New Breakfast Options

From Mо̄r Doughnuts, Secret Bao, and JJ's Diner. More food news: Nella Kitchen & Bar in Los Olivos has started lunch service; the San Ysidro Ranch one day plans to return Plow & Angel to its previous incarnation; Poe & Co. Hanukkah dishes; activity in the virtual-reality studio downtown.

Imminent New Lockdown for Santa Barbara County

Other recent news: County sheriff dismisses idea of a civilian review board; Ortega Park renovation held up over murals; more on the Surfliner Inn meeting; Hot Springs Road walking path; leaky Summerland wells capped; Atascadero monolith destroyed by vandals; the artist behind the Candy Land house.

The City Seeks Input on the Future of State Street

Plus: Bodega Los Alamos is expecting another vacation rental; improvements at Summerland gas station; an attempt to regulate telecom infrastructure; no more Price Cuts posts; any ideas on how to donate a new door? 1