Hayward’s Labor Day Sale Begins August 29

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Five Questions From the Mailbag

Why is Hermosillo Road so wide? What's up with this vacant lot in the Funk Zone? What's happening with this plaque at Chase Palm Park? Who made these tile benches? And is that a Minotaur sculpture near the freeway? 1

Newsletter: August 26

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The De La Vina Bridge Replacement Has Another 16 Months to Go

Plus: Bring miniature golf to your private event; observatory proposed at prominent estate; Mesa fitness studio opened; Patricia Chidlaw returns to Sullivan Goss; newly revised "Literary Santa Barbara"; waterfront parking lots now allow payment by phone; answer to "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 3

635-Square-Foot Cottage in El Caserio Sells for $1.633 Million

Last week's sales also include Charlie Puth's five-acre Montecito lot; quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; 1929 Spanish on the Riviera; Paul Greene spiffer-upper above San Roque; 1934 Upper East Tudor; midcentury chalet in Hope Ranch; and more. 3

The Larder by Field + Fort Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: Erewhon's Thousand Oaks store debuts this week; Little Mountain honored; reports of Yona Redz's resuscitation have been exaggerated; a candy company purchased Caffe Luxxe; charcuterie specialist coming downtown; what's up with Silvergreens? 4

Newsletter: August 23

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

A Charming English-Cottage Compound in Birnam Wood

With extreme privacy and spectacular views, this four-building compound epitomizes the indoor/outdoor living that Montecito is famous for. The property is oriented toward the mountains, with four patios that connect to the fruit trees surrounding the house.

A New Jeff Shelton* House in Montecito (Believe It or Not)

Noteworthy new listings also include a Birnam Wood cottage compound; crisp minimalism in Montecito Shores; Campanil spiffer-upper; large West Mesa spec reno; 1928 Spanish Colonial above SBCC; massive views from Bel Air Knolls; and more. 1