A Much-Needed Sidewalk Extension at Butterfly Beach

Plus: The Montecito Trails Foundation's annual barbecue is this weekend; helistop hearing is tomorrow; flood-control initiatives in Montecito.

Santa Claus Lane Is Going to Get a Major Overhaul

Santa Barbara County is planning an extensive renovation of Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria, with a new bike/pedestrian path, an official railroad crossing, increased parking (in angled spaces), a public restroom, and a roundabout where the street meets the southbound 101 on-ramp.

The Target Store in Goleta Will Open on October 20

In other recent news: Montecito roundabouts get more funding; 41 new units of low-income senior rental housing on Garden Street; neighbors oppose Olive Street duplex plan; assemblymember Monique Limón is running for state senate.

Local Wineries Are Considering a Two-Percent Surcharge on Every Bottle

And in other food news: Eater LA updated its questionable list of best Santa Barbara restaurants; chef turnover at the Four Seasons Biltmore; Café Ana has a new baker; Vicenta's in Goleta has closed.

The Supergroovy “Castle in the Sky” Is Now Well Under $2 Million

Also newly reduced: Midcentury Mesa home near the Douglas Family Preserve; Eighties-style manor on Pepper Hill; Craftsman house used as a film set; the terrific house across from the Mission.

A Clean, Contemporary “Cottage” on Miramar Beach for $8.4 Million

Five newly listed properties that don’t quite warrant posts of their own, including the largest property in Birnam Wood; a redone ranch house in Hope Ranch; a Montecito white box on a nice piece of land; and a Mesa mystery.

The Helistop Applicant Thinks Opponents Are Just Jealous of His Wealth

And in other local news: The Montecito Motor Classic is this Sunday (in Carpinteria); Ashley Road bridge should be finished in December; what various Montecito-related acronyms mean; the forthcoming renovation of the Montecito YMCA.

Please Don’t Splash the Art

Thank goodness for the interesting choices that homeowners make—without them, housepeeking would be a lot less fun.

City Council Chooses Police Station Over Farmer’s Market

And in other news: Insurance algorithms cause consternation; new womenswear boutique on E. Haley; Funk Zone mural debate; Milpas Street improvements.

Progress on the Las Positas/Modoc Road Multiuse Path

And in other recent news: Montecito bridge delays; U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill banning new offshore drilling; looking back at when people wintered in Montecito; the Tree of the Month.