When a California Ranch House Is Done Right

This week's notable new listings include terrific old houses in the Upper East and on Equestrian Avenue, a miniature compound, a sweet farmhouse, a Mesa Cape Cod with a funky roofline, and more.

Santa Barbara County Enters the Next Reopening Tier Tomorrow

Other recent news: A small plane crashed into the ocean off Isla Vista; new efforts to get college students to behave appropriately during the pandemic; update on Highway 101 wildlife crossing.

Newsletter: September 29

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Prince Harry and Meghan Have Reportedly Agreed to Do a Reality Show

Since the couple lives in Montecito, they seem likely to shoot here—a glimpse of their life will be the spoonful of sugar that makes the charity stuff more palatable. UPDATE: A spokesperson subsequently denied the report.

Let’s Talk About Salty at the Beach

More food news: Rumors of a change at Derf's Cafe; the deli at Little Dom's Seafood is open for takeout; learn to make a standout dish from the Lark; praise for Rancho San Julian's dry-farmed melons.

Red-Tier Reopenings Are Expected to Happen This Tuesday

Other recent news: A rundown of local candidates; rating school-board candidates; new system to protect whales from ships; Board of Supervisors rejects grand jury accusations; resort with five golf courses proposed for Vandenberg Air Force Base; civilians sought for police-review board; opposition to Los Olivos bridge demolition.

Another Impressive Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

The days of only turnkey properties under $5 million being hot are well over—everything is selling, at all price points and in all conditions.

Closure of Los Padres National Forest Extended Again

Plus: The county has allowed nail salons to reopen indoors; two Montecito houses slated for demolition; another nine-acre cannabis nursery in Carpinteria; sheep grazing at Skofield Park; Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic's CEO; help ban a dangerous rat poison.

Newsletter: September 25

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C’est Cheese’s Founders Are Opening a New Cheese Shop

On October 3, it opens for pick-up orders in the same space, with most of the same staff.