Santa Barbara County Is Stuck in the Red Tier

Other recent news: Local voter turnout is at 91 percent and counting; the News-Press won't accept Trump's defeat; this year's Parade of Lights at the harbor is canceled; final Cat Canyon oil proposal withdrawn; former baseball star buys $5.7 million Santa Barbara spread. 3

Betsey Johnson Is Popping Up in the Funk Zone

Plus: Four new shops at La Arcada Plaza; NS Ceramics has moved; Wise Guys Barber & Shave on W. Victoria; "no camping" sign; a bone to pick with Skyview Los Alamos. 1

Another $125 Million in Real Estate Changed Hands Last Week

Just when you think the market might be calming down, it roars back to new heights.

Aperitivo Is a Welcome Addition to the Restaurant Scene

More food news: Why the apparent new name of Paradise Cafe makes sense; Blackbird's downshift of a food menu; Everytable won't be opening this year; two more pop-ups at Third Window Brewing. 3

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi Have Done It Again

The couple sold yet another high-end property—this one after just three-and-a-half weeks.

Cool Contemporary Backs Off Attempted Covid Bump

There were only five notable price adjustments this week, including 10 acres above San Roque, a vivacious Spanish house in Mission Canyon, and a sprawler outside town.

Newsletter: November 6

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A Boutique Hotel Is Proposed for Downtown Carpinteria

The Surfliner Inn's developers are locals who insist that they want to respect the town's history, character, and charm.

State Street Is Looking Like a Ghost Town

Plus: Mock suggestions for new tenants; Sheryl Lowe jewelry store coming to Montecito; half-price days at Lotusland; Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's trails and maze have reopened.

Blackbird Is Reopening as More of a Bar

More food news: A peek inside the work-in-progress Paradise Cafe; new sushi restaurant not quite ready to open; Neighbor Tim's BBQ is closing; Dutch Garden reboot now shooting for next year; Flocking Fabulous wine. 2