Ty Warner Says He’s Not Selling the Biltmore

But he was mum about why it hasn't reopened. Other recent news: Fiesta car parade canceled; the county has been underreporting Covid-19 cases; limited local Covid-19 testing availability; Goleta motel on track to become housing for the homeless; new flights between Santa Barbara and San Diego; proposed State Street apartment complex.

More on the Bristol Farms Store Opening Soon at La Cumbre

More food news: The proprietor of the restaurant coming to the Fosters Freeze space; Revolver selling pizzas to go; new Montecito chocolate shop; Dutch Garden to reopen under new ownership; Everytable debut remains unclear; new tasting room in Carp; Solvang tiki bar serving "winetails."

Newsletter: August 5

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Is the City Getting the Raw End of the Paseo Nuevo Deal?

Other recent news: Lovebird boutique has reopened under new ownership; Florida-based company is taking over Santa Barbara's third cannabis shop; database of public-land destinations; Lake Carneros footbridge closed.

Check All Sharp Objects at the Door

Thank goodness for homeowners’ quirks—looking at real estate would be a lot less fun without them. 2

Squatters Lived in a Montecito House for Eight Months

Plus: Free demonstrations at StretchLab opening on Coast Village Road; the chapel bells at the Presidio; the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's "Ask a Curator" tool; map of bike paths now and forthcoming; "State Street Serenade" screening and discussion.

Fosters Freeze Will Be Turned Into a Much More Ambitious Restaurant

More food news: The Well in Summerland might end up with a café; a peek inside Little Dom's Seafood; Aperitivo opening update; checking in on Peasants Feast in Solvang; Villa Wine Bar now has sushi night; a tantalizing ice cream flavor for summer; the Harbor & Seafood Festival has been canceled. 2

Newsletter: August 3

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The Real Estate Market Continues to Be Nuts

Everything is getting bought—even properties that have been for sale for years. Here are the 11 notable closings of the past week.

Feedback on the Full-Block Development in the Funk Zone

Other recent news: The county discovered 28 more Covid-19 deaths; four Presidio buildings are getting fixed up; resident vs. Milpas CVS store; school district and teachers come to an agreement; county probation supervisor allegedly embezzled $600,000; the proposed Montecito Sanitary District building.