Contemporary Drop-Down in Toro Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include a midcentury spiffer-upper in the Lower Village; likely spec reno in Hope Ranch; Montecito mini compound; floops of a Mesa fixer-teardown; 2,500-acre cattle ranch northwest of Buellton; and more.

Santa Barbara Bans Single-Use Plastic Foodware at Restaurants

Other recent news: The accidental deaths of a noteworthy couple; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum will close; residents to vote on making a Paseo Nuevo deal more palatable to the developer; action on overtime abuse at the county sheriff's office; the Frog Wall's owner on the recent changes there; Carpinteria is shutting down an elementary school; public input on Gaviota state parks. 3

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Can you identify which restaurant is home to each of these restrooms? Prove it in the comments. (Update: All eight have been identified.) 9

Newsletter: February 11

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A Staycation, Reimagined—30% Off Overnight Stays for Locals

Book a night, or a few, and enjoy Santa Barbara the way visitors do. Sometimes the best getaway doesn’t require going far at all.

Moss-and-More Store Set to Open on State Street

Plus: Another national brand departs Paseo Nuevo; The Base gym is moving this spring; Sierra Ferrell to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; the Santa Barbara Airbus‘s LAX shuttle added a stop; exploring the north side of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge. 3

Preppy Ennisbrook House Sells for $700,000 Over Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a pretty Mediterranean off-market for $14.5 million; Sycamore Canyon Road floops; two Alta Mesa houses with huge views; Montecito one-bedroom; 1925 Lower Riviera duplex; condo near Miramar Beach; and more.

Bluewater Grill Is Said to Be Closing Next Month

More food news: New café opening on State Street; easy way to get a free scoop at Rori's Artisanal Creamery; debut Italian Music and Food Festival in April; reservations for El Encanto's Cotogna collab; Lucky Penny pop-up in Los Olivos; Old Town Coffee's Isla Vista outpost has been rebranded; health warning against all mushroom foraging. 1

Newsletter: February 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1