Progress at Major Funk Zone Redevelopment

Plus: Riviera Theatre is back, now with reservable seats; rest stops are accessible once again; Ventura boat-sharing club launches; virtual reality reopens; four recent closings of note.

Newsletter: June 13

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Oceanfront in Hope Ranch Now $6 Million Off the Original Price

The week's other top price reductions: Two big Montecito estates—one old, one newish—that have been on the market for nearly a year; semi-demolished house with a big view; a price increase by nearly a million.

A Bunch of Restaurant Updates

Including further details about two waterfront restaurants and opening dates for Sprouts supermarket, Coast & Olive at the Montecito Inn, and Noemi pizzeria. More food news: San Ysidro Ranch's Stonehouse reopens soon, but not Plow & Angel; Bell's is adding a service charge; artwork at Lucky Llama; new Rosewood Miramar Beach event space. 2

County Allows a New Round of Businesses to Reopen

Other recent news: Updated rules for restaurants and bicyclists on the closed part of State Street; Santa Barbara City College to hold most classes online; two UCSB dining workers tested positive; Goleta city council debated a neck hold used by the police; Patagonia's CEO is stepping down.

Midcentury Ranch House Ready for the Next Level

Other noteworthy new listings: Lots of light in east Montecito; 1920s house in Mission Canyon with good bones and a stone guesthouse; San Roque semi-contemporary; mega patio with ocean views for $1.4 million.

12 New Restaurants Opening in the Coming Months

There's a lot of good stuff coming our way: Two new harborfront restaurants, a Roman-style pizzeria, a patisserie, a spinoff of a popular L.A. restaurant, an Italian wine bar, and more. Plus: Opening dates for Bristol Farms and Sprouts supermarkets. 1

Newsletter: June 10

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Whole Foods Employee Tested Positive for Covid-19

Other recent news: The city is looking at implementing citizen review of the Santa Barbara Police Department; no changes to county's 2020-2021 budget; intentional hit-and-run spree on the 101.

Bristol Farms Expects to Open by Late August

More food news: Mesa Burger sibling Corner Tap is now open on the Mesa; wineries and tap rooms can open if they serve food; Rose Café appears dead after 84 years; the interim signage at the restaurant formerly known as Sambo's.