Six Acres of Lifestyle on Cold Spring Road

Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Widescreen ocean and mountain views in Alta Mesa; pricey but pretty on the Santa Barbara side of Eucalyptus Hill; and a top-notch alfresco entertaining situation in Cielito.

Will Oprah Winfrey Add to Her Montecito Estate?

Plus: The Montecito Association is handing out coronavirus masks; contemporary group show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; how to weigh in on potential Milpas Street improvements; Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced next year's dates.

Recap of the Second Debate Between Das Williams and Laura Capps

More recent news: Long-awaited improvements at the Earl Warren Showgrounds; Santa Barbara High School's stadium is almost done; Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve still recovering from the debris flows.

Yet Another Mediterranean Mansion in Montecito

Casa Leo Linda has a juicy location: down a long driveway at the end of a private lane in the heart of the Golden Quadrangle. But does Generation Goop want this level of formality?

Sama Sama Kitchen Is Now Open for Lunch

Other food news: Café Ana to start serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays; Santa Barbara Restaurant Week is coming up; Chicken in a Barrel has closed; parking etiquette.

Newsletter: January 27

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Gelson’s Is Getting a Little Facelift

Plus: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes brings her solo act to the Arlington Theatre; Russell Brand shares his life system at the Lobero; Stick Figure will play the Santa Barbara Bowl.

New Montecito Boutique Opened by Celebrity Entrepreneur and His Wife

More local news: Papyrus is closing all of its stores, including the one at La Cumbre Plaza; a summary of the recent Das Williams/Laura Capps debate; options unveiled for Modoc Road bike path; Montecito's walking-path mapmaker.

1895 Montecito House Comes With a Fully Plumbed Wagon

The week's other top price reductions: Sexy-in-an-80s-way villa on Eucalyptus Hill; the Mesa compound where you can buy the whole thing or just a part; precious little cottage steps from East Beach; a big, appealing new-build on E. Mountain Drive.

Low Pigeon’s Impressive Slate of Pop-Up Events

Other food news: Thrillist's questionable list of essential Santa Barbara restaurants; the "serious safety and traffic congestion issue" at Chick-fil-A; Onus Donuts plans to add breakfast items; "Somm" director's new documentary is about Santa Barbara uni; barefoot at Bree’osh. 2