Should the Name of Indio Muerto Street Be Changed?

Other recent news: State order means Santa Barbara schools will start the year remotely; local woman cares for possums; eucalyptus trees trimmed at Ellwood Mesa butterfly habitat; salon owners wonder why they can't work outside; the history of a Colonial Revival house on Santa Barbara Street.

Little Dom’s Seafood in Carpinteria Has Soft-Opened

More food news: Online ordering and delivery at Bibi Ji; another block of State Street to be narrowed for restaurants' use; Onus Donuts's appropriately old-school T-shirts; expanded dining space at San Ysidro Ranch; new Carp café/shop; Lompoc winery for sale.

Newsletter: July 19

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C’est Cheese Has Closed

In a big blow to Santa Barbara's gourmet aspirations—and obviously to all of us who love quality cheese—C'est Cheese announced that today was its last day.

The Park Lane Auction Is Getting Desperate

The week's other top price reductions: Faux castle thinks its future has brightened; 1895 Crocker Row house in the Upper East; colorful Riviera with lovely views; Hidden Valley Lane sprawler.

New Branding for Beachfront Santa Barbara Hotel

Other recent news: CVS and Target will require masks; comet photos; another boutique opening at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; commercial fishing industry pushing for more harbor space; Southern California Edison using helicopters and drones for reconnaissance. 1

1960 Hollywood Regency Estate Awaiting an Infusion of Glamour

Other noteworthy new listings: Splashy 1929 Reginald Johnson on the Riviera; Riven Rock spec renovation for those who like their guests at a distance; amazing mountain views in Summerland; cute hacienda with location issues; party central on Eucalyptus Hill; lower Coronado Circle.

Newsletter: July 17

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The Cold Spring Bridge Has Reportedly Reopened

Plus: Actor Orlando Bloom's dog has gone missing in Montecito; cool contemporary house back on the market; free drive-in movies on Wednesdays; fairytale Hedgerow house's closing price.

The New Westside Pizza Joint Is Going to Be Way Cooler Than Expected

More food news: Sambo's has a new name; donut cakes from Hook & Press; Better Burrito expands to dinner; San Ysidro Ranch is reopening for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch; Your Choice is making Thai ice cream under the name Creaminal.