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

No Real Surprises in Local Election Results

Other recent news: Two abandoned oil wells off Summerland to finally be capped; Clic founder Christiane Celle; the fight for a wildlife crossing beneath the 101; UCSB fans can have cardboard cutouts of themselves at basketball games.

Do You Like Midcentury Undercooked or Overdone?

The week's noteworthy new listings also include a stylish house near Hammond's Beach, an extremely cute former art studio, a 1929 Monterey Colonial that could use a fresh eye, and more.