A Way to Keep Houseguests Out of Your House

Plus: Renovated midcentury available for rent; the Montecito section of the Highway 101 widening project was denied funding for now; new grading regulations; MarBorg's Christmas gift to you. 3

Former Monastery Gets Price-Chopped by $3 Million

Also newly reduced: A pair of beachfront properties, misbegotten architecture on the Riviera, a Birnam Wood house with two personalities, and a tile lover's dream. 1

Pushback for the New Police Headquarters

Other recent news: County Board of Supervisors wants churches to be more open; water treatment plant to get Tesla batteries; progress on making parking kiosks automated; debris nets extended; Olive Mill roundabout moves forward; sonic boom this Saturday; time to stop obsessing over cleaning surfaces.

The New Palihouse Hotel’s Restaurant and Bar

More food news: Two Low Pigeon alumni have launched Coastal Coffee Collective; Bell's made a prestigious list of best American restaurants; chef announced for La Paloma Cafe; locally made bone broth; Root 246 has closed.

Newsletter: November 19

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A Renowned Landscape Designer’s San Roque Cottage

The week's notable new listings also include spectacular views from the top of Park Lane, a Cape Cod charmer on Arcady Road, a Mesa spec renovation, and more.

A New Home Store on Santa Claus Lane

Plus: Partial demolition proposed for a prominent beachfront house; former mayor Sheila Lodge's new book about Santa Barbara urban planning; Farmer & the Flea is this Sunday; special dispensation regarding holiday decor.

A Touch of Mexico, Down Summerland Way

With Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle, Rita Villa has returned to Summerland and expanded her offerings to include not just apparel but also home decor, food, and a kids' corner. It might be as close as you'll get to a vacation in Tulum these days.

Santa Barbara County Got Sent Back to the Purple Tier

Other recent news: Early Tesla investor bought big in Montecito; Santa Barbara's $39 million stadium is done; tree of the month is the Eugenia. 1

A Beer Garden Is Opening in the Funk Zone

More food news: A new Cajé café has opened inside the former Petros restaurant; an update on efforts to replace the cow atop Bossie's Kitchen; T.W. Hollister's vermouth club; Bettina T-shirts; the Restaurant at Meadowood is taking up residence in Ojai.