The Biltmore Now Says It’s Closed for an “Extensive Renovation”

Plus: New home design gallery in Carpinteria; State Street survey results; appeal of a cannabis farm on the western edge of Carp; debris basin update; city seeks members for City Advisory Groups.

Newsletter: August 21

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Inside the Impressive New Bristol Farms Supermarket

The Bristol Farms store at La Cumbre is a winner—bigger and less cramped than Whole Foods and Lazy Acres, and way nicer than Gelson's. Would that it could take the place of the Vons in Montecito.... 1

Onus Donuts Has Closed After Nine Months

More food news: The Drunken Crab appears to be leaving its current space; La Sirena at Cabrillo Pavilion isn't close to ready; Insomnia Cookies opens tomorrow; Wingman Rodeo enthusiasm; The Shop's charity canteens; local maker of mushroom-based beverages.

The State May Allow Local Elementary Schools to Reopen

Other recent news: Covid-19 spike in Isla Vista; landlords closer to having to pay some tenants "relocation assistance"; two arguments against the rent control proposal; Funk Zone alley closure; Carp rolls back its street closure; Goleta mailbox brouhaha; more.

This Mansion’s Screening Room Has Stadium Seating and a Concession Stand

Seven new listings that offer something for everyone—if you can afford it.

Newsletter: August 19

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The Good Lion and Barbareño Are Collaborating Again

Their new establishment will be a natural wine bar, a cocktail bar, a bottle shop, and a restaurant—and it's soft-opening soon.

Amazing Photos of the Montecito Lair-in-Progress

Plus: Prominent Carpinteria corner for rent; post-screening discussion about "Vera Cruz," a short film about the Jeff Shelton house on Santa Barbara Street; Clare V. pop-up open; retro-style Mollusk video; now seeking Siteline feedback.

Go Back in Time at Stonehedge, on a Juicy Lot in the Golden Quadrangle

As fancy as Montecito real estate gets—and keeps getting—you can still come upon a gorgeous relic like Stonehedge, on the market for the first time in nearly a century.