Jared Darlington, the Bench Whisperer

Meet the man responsible for the dog-shaped benches placed around town. 7

Newsletter: March 30

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

Renovated Contemporary in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include a fixer two houses away; textbook spec reno on Foothill Lane; 1922 stunner in Mission Canyon; 1920s cottage given a sleek makeover; West Beach hot potato; and more. 7

Goleta Is Working on a Drone Show for Independence Day

Other recent news: A look inside three pretty homes; road restriping in Old Town Goleta appears to have hurt businesses; farmer Rodney Chow has died; is Highway 101's new concrete divider already crumbling?; Channel Islands workers have been reinstated; federal cuts to affect two harbor properties; free local calls at Santa Barbara Airport. 2

The Ellwood Has Launched Lunch Service

More food news: Cutler's Distillery & Public House is now open for dinner; update on Carpinteria's Linden Square complex; clarity on the changes at Dutch Garden; Outstanding in the Field is hosting a dinner on Stearns Wharf; chef Dom Crisp of the forthcoming Dom's Taverna to cook at a dinner in Oregon; are there local low-alcohol IPAs? 18

Newsletter: March 26

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What’s This Pole With a Flashing Blue Light?

"At the northeast corner of N. Patterson Avenue and the northbound Highway 101 offramp, there's a long pole with devices on the top and a flashing blue light at the base. What is it?" 2

French Country–Style Compound in Hope Ranch Sells for $9.325 Million

Last week's sales also include a Carpinteria avocado ranch for $10.5 million; Ellen DeGeneres's and Portia de Rossi's little house near Butterfly Beach; Santa Ynez equestrian property; Anacapa Street townhome; Summerland cottage; and more.

The West Mesa Dragon Has a New Friend

Plus: Don’t mess with any trail easements that run through your property; Mācher is opening a shop in Santa Ynez; Chris Isaak is coming to Ojai; Dwight Yoakam, the Mavericks, and Caamp to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Santa Barbara Public Library now offers ice skating passes; Loan Chabanol show at Tamsen Gallery. 1