Santa Barbara County Wineries Are Considering a Wine-Club Tax

More food news: The Good Lion team starts work soon on its glamorous Ventura bar; monthly bacon drops; chef Justin West helping out at Noemi; a peek inside Paradise Cafe; the collaboration between Figueroa Mountain and Flying Embers begins today. 1

Why Cut a Price When You Can Raise It?

The word of the week is up: there were far more notable price increases than reductions, a clear sign that agents don't see interest waning.

Santa Barbara County Is Close to the Next Stage of Reopening

Other recent news: Bike-share docks face opposition from the Historic Landmarks Commission; Stables Inn has opened in Paso Robles; La Casa de la Raza is on track for landmark designation; Halloween parking restrictions in Goleta; Patagonia's cheeky political messaging.

Turnkey Montecito Is Still Hot

There aren't as many notable new listings this week, possibly because so many folks are occupied by the start of the school year. These are the six that stood out.

Fabulous Estate Sale in Los Olivos This Weekend

Plus: What the proposed battery array on E. Gutierrez will look like; pop-up gallery in Montecito; updated renderings of the Summerland Elementary School; what to do if you find a wild animal that needs assistance.

Newsletter: September 16

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New Harborside Restaurant Salty at the Beach Opens This Week

Check out the interior and the menu for Salty at the Beach, which is serving lunch, dinner, and drinks. Its sister establishment, a burger joint called Chomp on the Rocks, will follow soon.

The County Is Now Urging Everyone to Get Tested for Covid-19

Other recent news: The Los Padres National Forest closure has been extended; Westerlay Orchids donation to Carp students; western Goleta fire station gets the go-ahead; more on the school-board candidates.

Coast & Olive Is Temporarily Closed Due to a Small Fire

More food news: Aperitivo wine bar is getting closer to opening; first look at the Venus in Furs food menu; an update on Better Burrito; Oat Bakery's "better, cleaner, crispier" cheese crackers; mysterious Jules Montecito promises caviar, cheese, and chocolate.

What’s Happening With This Derelict House in Summerland?

"I've always wondered about the graffitied house on the bluff above Summerland Beach. Any insight? Pretty odd for it to be standing for all of these years." —T. 1