Pop Star Ariana Grande Bought in Montecito’s Hedgerow

Other recent news: Santa Barbara pulls $2 million in funding for the new police station; list of black-owned businesses in Santa Barbara; a push to landmark St. Paul’s AME Church; snowy fleece is the tree of the month.

The Saturday Farmers’ Market Is Opening Early for Seniors

More food news: Yoichi's is selling takeaway bento boxes; reopening dates for Bouchon, Farmer Boy, Bluewater Grill, and Santa Barbara Wine Collective; update on Tyger Tyger and Paradise Cafe; new food truck specializing in chicken wings; Petros Kafe in Solvang has closed.

Newsletter: June 16

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Montecito’s Most Interesting House Has Taken a New Turn

Plus: How to voice opposition to Pat Nesbitt's private helispot; Cuyama collaboration yields nifty T-shirts to benefit Black Lives Matter; new shop at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Santa Barbara Bowl show has been rescheduled; is that a viewing pavilion under construction way up Hot Springs Road?

Another Montecito Estate Will Try Its Luck at Auction

It's a bold move, when you consider how the last two fared.

County Refuses to Give Carpinteria Cannabis Relief

Other recent news: Santa Barbara city administrator under fire; state to allow nail salons and massage parlors to reopen; county unemployment rate is 13.7 percent; zoo reopening; new B&B at Paso Robles winery.

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