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

A New Restaurant and Inn in Wine Country

More food news: Cheeseburgers and fries at Merci; Honey B is baking bagels on Sundays; an impassioned plea to save the Press Room; clever table markers at Satellite; excellent new Bell's T-shirt; Alisos Canyon is now officially an American Viticultural Area.

Landmark Montecito House Bought by Tesla’s Head Designer

Other recent news: Dylan Star boutique is moving to the Funk Zone; surge in county cannabis revenue; profile of musician Zach Gill; Goleta allows businesses to put up shade tents; oil drilling in Los Padres National Forest; the News-Press endorsed Trump again.

Newsletter: September 3

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Nineteen More Acres of Cannabis Cultivation Proposed for Carpinteria

Plus: Jeff Shelton's marvelous tiles; local artist Kara Suhey's new print shop; "historical happy hour" about the Gaviota Coast in 1919; new home for Goleta clothing reseller Lazy Eye Shop; Porch's Summerland store is opening.

Inside Santa Barbara’s New Sprouts Supermarket

It feels like a cross between Trader Joe's and Lazy Acres, with the folksiness of the former and the healthfulness of the latter. 1

Spec Renovation With Midcentury Lines and Sweeping Views

Nine noteworthy properties new to market, including a distinctive house on Ortega Ridge, oceanfront properties on Miramar Beach and Padaro Lane, and an Upper East house with a barn. 3

Isla Vista Is Poised to Drag the County’s Reopening Down

Other recent news: A long look at the Paseo Nuevo deal; Roger the Scanner Guy is retiring from Edhat; Montecito man sentenced to three years in prison for fraud; state bill to allow subdivision of residential lots stalled; another school-board candidate Q&A.

The Small-Town Charms of Samarkand

It's a land of lemonade stands, lawn bowls, good vibes, and bingo nights. 1