Carpinteria Contemporary Sells for $6 Million

Last week's sales also include a 7,789-square-footer in Ennisbrook; off-market Hedgerow flip; Riviera Spanish; a painful loss on a 1929 charmer; 1938 Lower Riviera three-bedroom; the one next to the landslide house on Las Alturas; sexy Riviera compound; and more.

First Impressions of Alma Fonda Fina

More food news: Opening date for Validation Ale's outpost on De La Vina; White Caps Beach Club's Summerland location has temporarily closed; Oakberry Acaí is now in the Funk Zone; Yona Redz's menu is available at Santa Playa Mariscos for now; Presqu’ile winery chef Julie Simon. 10

Newsletter: September 22

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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An Extraordinary Value in Prime Montecito

A singular example of modernism by architect Jack Warner, 1514 E. Mountain Drive has been recently reimagined by a team of top designers. A property of this quality, at this price, is unheard of in such a prestigious part of Montecito—and the seller is motivated.

Five Acres and Fabulous Views on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings: Single-level and turnkey in Riven Rock; an Upper East grande dame; contemporary style behind Eucalyptus Hill; an Italian villa in Summerland; a really long footbridge; and more.

Fall Fashion: Santa Barbara’s Best Sources

The area’s top boutiques have everything you need to look cool while staying warm.

The City Council’s Current Thinking About State Street

Other recent news: CVS is said to be closing downtown; Metropolitan Theatres has left the Fiesta Five on State Street; interview with city administrator Kelly McAdoo; what to do with two dilapidated airport hangars; Fuel Depot opened on Storke Road; candidates for Goleta elections; progress for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. 11

The Harbor Restaurant Reopens Next Week

More food news: The Montecito Inn's forthcoming bar has a name; the menu at Happy Cat Eats; Upper Village restaurant can finally start construction; Summerland's Sweet Wheel farmstand has moved; Santa Playa Mariscos is very near opening; Ojai gelato shop to close. 10

Newsletter: September 18

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