Santa Barbara County Might Go Back to the Purple Tier

Other recent news: UCSB staff member reportedly killed by being pushed off cliff; more on the new Caldwell Snyder gallery; the local behind a UVC lamp that kills microorganisms; progress for the Carpinteria Rincon Bluffs Preserve; new SBPD crime map; 14,000-square-foot Buellton entertainment center in the works.

Chateau on the Fourth Tee

The week's top price adjustments also include a midcentury-contemporary hybrid near Butterfly Beach, one of Jeff Shelton's more subdued works, a trapezoidal house in West Beach, and more.

The Paradise Cafe Space Is Going Back to the Future

Acme Hospitality confirmed what had been hinted for a while now: the new name of the Paradise Cafe space is La Paloma Cafe, same as it was before Paradise. And the food appears to be Mexican. 1

Newsletter: November 13

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First Look at the Design for the New Police Station

The three-story headquarters for the Santa Barbara Police Department—along with a 244-space parking structure—is planned for the lot at the corner of Santa Barbara and E. Cota, currently the site of the Saturday farmers' market. 2

New Bike Shop in the Funk Zone

Plus: Checking in on two buildings under construction on De La Guerra; robust new dashboard for tracking Covid-19 data; the Mission reopened; someone is building a 17,334-square-foot residence with three outbuildings near Los Alamos; McMenemy Trail art dog. 1

A San Francisco Couple Spent $41 Million on Two Montecito Mansions

Other recent news: State Street shops blaming restaurants for hurting business; city council forcing landlords to pay for "relocation assistance" when leases aren't renewed; ticketing system approved for Covid-19-related violations; emergency shelter moved to Cabrillo Boulevard; La Casa de la Raza got landmarked.

Live and Work on Santa Claus Lane

The week's notable new listings also include California charm—and a coffee orchard—in Toro Canyon, 1980s opulence in Hope Ranch, potential sweetness in east Montecito, and more. 1

Prominent Buyers Revealed for Two Montecito Properties

Other recent news: Earthquake off the coast of Isla Vista this morning; Four Seasons Biltmore employees sue for separation pay; "trash mob" cleans up local streets; Lazy Eye vintage shop.

A New Restaurant Is Coming to the Ca’Dario Pizzeria Space

More food news: Bacon bagels with maple cream cheese; restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner; Little Dom's Seafood now serving breakfast and lunch; Persona Pizza is reopening, but the Treehouse Restaurant is not; Yona Redz taqueria on State Street; Rincon Beach Bar's impressive tent; new Lama Dog merch.