Buyer of $30.8 Million Estate Revealed

Other recent news: Front-country trails included in Los Padres National Forest closure; Santa Barbara School Board approves contentious sex-education curriculum; alleged robber caught stuck in traffic; a victory for State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson at the end of her capitol career; man spotted riding giant guinea pig. 1

Homeowners Hear the Hot Market Knocking

The local real-estate boom is clearly getting noticed—in the past week, 15 noteworthy properties have come online, including a glamorous 1933 Chester Carjola, a sexy midcentury on the Riviera, and a civilized corner in the Upper East. 1

What’s Going on at Paradise Cafe?

More food news: Work at the space rumored to be under consideration by Low Pigeon; Barbareño has spun off a takeout pizzeria; a new healthy-meal delivery service; your guide to "living a pizza passionate lifestyle." 2

News-Press Fined $2 Million for Unfair Labor Practices

Other recent news: Proposed State Street development gets raves from Planning Commission; earthquake in the Santa Ynez Valley; workspace rentals in Goleta. 1

These Are Glorious Days to Be a Real Estate Agent

The market shows no signs of cooling down: these roundups of the past week's notable closings tend to include 10 or so properties; this one has 19.

Newsletter: September 6

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You Might Get to Visit Rincon Island

Other recent news: Bacara is trying to close beach access at night; Central Coast throws its hat in the ring for the Space Force headquarters; Pier to Peak race postponed; interviews with two more school-board candidates. 1

Another Store Is Leaving Santa Claus Lane

Plus: Unmanned 9,260-square-foot battery array proposed; county Board of Supervisors looking into new vacation-rental regulations; repairs to the San Ysidro Trail's Psycho Slide; Coastal Cleanup Month starts today.

Rococo a Gogo in Bel Air Knolls

The week's top price reductions also include a peach elephant, Padaro Lane beachfront, 21 acres west of Toro Canyon, a WASP delight, and more.

The Mount Calvary Monastery & Retreat House Is for Sale

On five acres next to the Mission, the property has 21 bedrooms, a chapel, a meditation hut, and lush gardens. It's closing because there aren't enough monks to staff it. 2