Newsletter: February 27

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1975 Mountain-View Hideaway Ready for Its Makeover

Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Midcentury style in Hope Ranch; family-friendly renovation on Sycamore Canyon Road; wide views and a private yoga studio in Summerland; 1940s Samarkand house with a contemporary interior.

Owner of Three Dry Cleaners Resists Push to Hand Over Customers’ Data

Plus: Bright Eyes will play the Santa Barbara Bowl; slow-motion video of last weekend's hailstorm; two recent sales of note; forest bathing class at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden; the pros and cons of a Cielito spec renovation.

Point Mugu Chosen as Possible Coronavirus Quarantine Location

Other recent news: State assembly candidates' debate turns ugly; more donations for Das Williams's reelection; developer sentenced to nine years for fraud; Carbajal hopes to ban new oil and gas drilling; Carbajal's Republican challenger.

Montecito’s Bree’osh Bakery Is Opening an Outpost in Santa Barbara

More food news: Signage is up at Lighthouse Coffee's forthcoming downtown café; Field + Fort has added a bunch of outdoor seating; Plow & Angel no longer serves its locals' specials outside; Costco food courts will be off-limits to non-members; plant-based tasting menu at Caruso's.

By the Architect of the Biltmore, Bellosguardo, and Lotusland

This large 1920 estate in Montecito's Hedgerow is almost entirely single-level and decorated to the nines, with a killer treehouse out back.

Newsletter: February 24

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Das Williams Supported by Cannabis, Casino, and Oil Industries

Other local news: Meg Ryan bought in Montecito; Das Williams agrees to stop attacks on Laura Capps; the Independent's political endorsements; new shops and fitness studios in Paseo Nuevo; Pier 1 Imports in Goleta will close; first steps toward capping Summerland oil wells; more on the Montecito pharmacy raid.

Andalusian-Style Villa With Courtyard Pool

The week's other top price reductions: 1911 Upper East gem in terrific condition; triangular house a few blocks from West Beach; and a miniature cottage compound near the Mission.

Wildflower Season Has Started Early on Anacapa Island

Plus: The Santa Barbara Bowl is looking for volunteer ushers; Montecito water update; Turnpike Road onramp to reopen after sinkhole repair; new book by the niece of Lotusland founder Ganna Walska; "late night screenings" of Bong Joon-ho's "The Host."