Newsletter: May 21

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It’s Time for a Closer Look at Hope Ranch

Hope Ranch has so much going for it, including impressive amenities like a truly private beach, tennis courts, bridle paths, and easy access to Laguna Blanca School and La Cumbre Country Club. As for the real estate, it's as wonderful and varied as you'd expect—there really is something for everyone.

What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?

"Behind Helena Avenue Bakery and The Lark, there's an unmarked building next to the train tracks. What is it?" 2

Las Alturas Spanish-Mediterranean Sells for $4.15 Million

Last week's sales also include a 2016 Craftsman near the beach in Carpinteria; Mountain Drive ranch house in need of updating; West Mesa three-bedroom; sweet 1926 cottage near the Bungalow Haven District; and more. 1

The Revamp of Dwight Murphy Field Is Finally About to Get Underway

Plus: A better look at the residential conversion on Ortega Street; Seven Bar's new mural; Jon Batiste to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wyatt Flores in concert at the Arlington Theatre; the reason for the construction on Via Real; Vitsoe shelving for sale.

Newsletter: May 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)

In a Prime Position on Eucalyptus Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include a pair of properties just off the Upper Village; Riviera curb appeal; 1860 sweetie in the Hedgerow; Yankee Farm minimalism; nice spread in Park Highlands; Hope Ranch Cape Cod; and more. 2

Santa Barbara May Take Action on Sidewalk Signage

Other recent news: County votes to phase out onshore oil and gas operations; new home for Tri-County Produce quonset huts; La Casa de la Raza building deemed unsafe; update on decommissioning of Chevron facilities near the Carpinteria Bluffs; Pilates studio opening; unmanned aircraft to be tested at Oxnard and Camarillo airports. 11

Top Santa Barbara Commercial Real Estate Team Launches New Colliers Office

In a major development for California’s Central Coast commercial real estate market, global real estate firm Colliers has established a Santa Barbara brokerage office, launching its operations with five of the region’s leading brokers—Austin Herlihy, Chris Parker, Miles Waters, Mike Lopus, and Mike Chung.