Local Real Estate Broker Sentenced to 34 Months in Australian Prison

Other recent news: Savoy Wines is closing; Tiffany & Co. is leaving La Cumbre Plaza, but a salon and church are opening at the mall; Route 154 has reopened; fire restrictions reduced in Los Padres National Forest.

What’s the Story With the Half-Finished Lot Next to the Montecito Country Mart?

"Is it part of the shopping center? Is there any hope it'll be developed at some point?" —S. 7

Breakfast Culture Club Has Closed

The laid-back café was known for its concerts, art shows, and events such as the recent Coffee with a Muslima. But the owners promise that "something new will be opening up soon."

Onus Donuts Is Now Open on State Street

More food news: Local restaurateur charged with soliciting four murders; sourdough loaves for sale at The Daisy; reservations and cover charges for some Pearl Social shows; smoke then fire at the Miramar resort.

The Easy-Breezy Restaurant State Street Has Been Waiting For

The Daisy is more proof that Santa Barbara's dining scene is most exciting at the fast-casual level.

Newsletter: November 28

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Evacuation Warning for a Huge Swath of Santa Barbara and Goleta

More recent news: Christmas drone show coming to Solvang; library now lending musical instruments; Santa Barbara Foundation head Ron Gallo is stepping down; how two Montecito streets got their names.

Mate Gallery Is Opening a Men’s Shop Next Door

Plus: The Carpinteria phase of the Highway 101 project got moved up; Lyle Lovett is playing at UCSB; Sullivan Goss's annual show of 100 artworks under $1,000; a questionable Thanksgiving card.

The Rebirth of the Cuyama Buckhorn, a Classic Roadside Motel

The motel isn't fully renovated yet, but I made a reservation, enticed by the photos online, the news that an L.A. chef is heading the kitchen, and a desire to see a part of the state—on the other side of Los Padres National Forest—that was virgin territory. 2

Khao Kaeng Is Closing This Week

More food news: Renaud's gave up on dinner service at its Coast Village Road location; exciting new bistro in Paso; Smart & Final expansion isn't happening; more on Field + Fort in Summerland and The Daisy on State Street.