When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?

"What’s the status of the last segment of the Highway 101 project, beyond Hermosillo Road—i.e. the intersection with Cabrillo Boulevard and Hot Springs Road? Is there a final design? Has the funding been identified? Is there an approved plan to widen the railroad underpass? Most importantly, what's the projected completion date for a southbound 101 on-ramp?" 2

A Proper Visit to Santa Monica and Beyond

I don't want to live in L.A., but I do like visiting it—especially when I get live jazz, a deluxe park, a retrospective of a favorite artist, quality pastries, and more. 8

Newsletter: September 11

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Spiffy Padaro Lane Beachfront Sells for $19.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a Romero Canyon spec reno; off-market three-bedroom in Bel Air Knolls; Tudor townhome walkable to Butterfly Beach; East Mesa fixer; San Roque Spanish; and more.

New Wunderkind on the Block

A year and a half after opening in Montecito's Upper Village, Wunderkind has expanded to Coast Village Road. The new shop is three times as large as the original boutique, with merchandise that's decidedly more casual—and includes menswear. 1

A Long Stretch of Route 192 Will Be Closed for Five Weeks

Plus: Ace Rivington is moving next door; Warlock shop to open at Victoria Court; Tamsen Gallery is taking over the Maune Contemporary space; Elvn is relocating within the Funk Zone; travel expert Rick Steves to speak here; more on the Jeff Shelton building coming to Equestrian Avenue (and his next book). 2

First Look at the New Farmers’ Market Layout

More food news: The menu at La Cantina in Turnpike Center; Yona Redz has closed in advance of a move further uptown; Cuso's Creamery is open; poutine truck coming to Carpinteria; Pony in Santa Ynez will close before reopening as Pony Cocktails + Kitchen; the 40th-annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival; Little Bird Kitchen profile.

Newsletter: September 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

The Handmade Trail on Butterfly Beach

Plus: Sandpiper Golf Club's proposed new layout; Planned Parenthood's annual book sale; crackdown on outdoor shopping in Summerland; Malcolm Gladwell to speak here; work to begin on the county's big Probation Department building downtown; paintings by Carolyn Hubbs. 2