Paradise Cafe Has Closed for Good

The restaurant had an impressive 37-year run. Now Acme Hospitality is working on a new concept for the space. 1

A New Cheese Shop Is in the Works

More food news: Mony's is making breakfast burritos under the Mamacita's brand; the Bucket Brigade wants you to grow produce for the needy; Caruso's and Malibu Farm now only take phone reservations; tamales at Draughtsmen Aleworks; Mesa Pizza vs. Grubhub; Backstage Kitchen & Bar has opened on State Street.

Aiming High in Bel Air Knolls

The new listings keep coming.... Notable ones this week also include 2.9 acres in Ennisbrook, yet another house on School House Road, and a bunch that haven't changed hands in decades.

Santa Barbara County Inches Closer to the Red Tier

Other recent news: The state has allowed nail salons to open, if the county approves it; Isla Vista landlords cracking down on partying; East Beach construction; writer found dead in Mission Creek; local couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary; new county guidelines for measuring traffic impact; Goleta mayoral candidates.

Newsletter: September 23

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How Two Design Experts Created a Mediterranean Estate Like No Other

On over two-and-a-half acres in a sought-after location, with sweeping ocean and island views, 956 Mariposa Lane defies modern stereotypes of Mediterranean architecture.

The Best Bagels in Santa Barbara

More food news: Entrepreneurs who have started businesses during the pandemic; Coast & Olive has reopened; inspiring posters at Handlebar; Yoichi's added sashimi to its bento box lineup; Ye Olde Deli & Thai Food is now Thai Kitchen.

The Small Pleasures of Bungalow Haven

The neighborhood, which has been proposed as a historic district, is rich with Craftsman houses and sweet moments. 3

Paseo Nuevo’s Attempt to Extend Its Lease Hits a Snag

Other recent news: Mission Canyon trail to be closed for Southern California Edison repair work; Cottage Health's new urgent-care center in Goleta; free drive-through flu shots; school-board candidates Wendy Sims-Moten and Devany Bechler.

A Truly Major Week for Santa Barbara Real Estate

The 22 sales—and that's just the ones that were entered into the MLS—include a splashy contemporary on Butterfly Beach, part of the original Arcady estate, midcentury houses on the Riviera and in the Hedgerow, and many more.