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

How to Tour a Cannabis Farm

Plus: $15 million price cut for More Mesa; the Riskin Partners fourth-quarter real estate report; 101 onramp sinkhole repair; James Bond has fallen on hard times.

Newsletter: January 23

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Indoor/Outdoor Living Way Up Park Lane

Highlights of this weekend's open-house lineup: Midcentury Hope Ranch house on the market for the first time in 50 years; killer Alta Mesa views; a fourth house for sale on Torito Road; cute San Roque cottage done right.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Bought Another House

Two houses and a condo, actually. Other recent news: Uber is letting drivers at Santa Barbara Airport set their own fares; indoor-cycling studio at the La Cumbre mall; Southern California Edison accused of dumping debris into Mission Creek; Eastside Library reopens.

Cooking With the Smurfs

Thank goodness for the quirky decisions that homeowners make—without them, looking at real estate would be a lot less fun.

A New Restaurant Is Under Construction on Anacapa

More food news: Tyger Tyger's interesting dinner specials; the Carpinteria outpost of Little Dom's appears to be delayed; Lab Social's fancy new ice; Sumo oranges at the farmer's market.