24 Hour Fitness Will Close Next Year

Plus: Snazzy new architecture proposed off upper State Street; World Market has put its space on the market; revised design for the five-story building in the works on W. De La Guerra; Ojai's Hotel El Roblar will have a freestanding spa; convenience store rebranding; a chat with Josh Brolin; paintings by Roland Petersen in Solvang. 10

Caruso’s Has Walked Back Its Jacket Requirement

More food news: Clam pies and other East Coast–inspired specials at Bettina; weekly burger night at Tyler x Lieu Dit; The Black Sheep is raising funds for a full bar; the expanded menu at Lion's Tale; "next chapter" for Rusack Vineyards; the standout dish at Lama Sama; Pascale Beale's new cookbook. 26

Newsletter: October 27

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5

Hope Ranch House That Feels Like a Hotel

Noteworthy new listings also include a $16.5 million Padaro Lane flip turned around in a few weeks; contemporary with character above E. Mountain Drive; Arcady fixer with floor plan issues; a wood-shingled throwback on the Mesa; Montecito Shores condo for $6.5 million; and more.

Time for a Fall Getaway in the Santa Ynez Valley

One short drive and you can really feel like you're on vacation—with great wineries, stylish accommodations, chic shops, vibrant culture, and much more.

How the Montecito Planning Commission Shot Itself in the Foot

Other recent news: Biltmore's family pool complex moves forward in slightly smaller form; Isla Vista now has a vending machine with Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and emergency contraceptives; land preservation on Goleta ballot; another Huguette Clark estate is on the market. 3

Summerland’s New Bookstore Now Has a Café

More food news: Taproom coming to lower State Street; Savoy Cafe & Deli changed its mind about dinner; weekly Petros pop-up; Namaste Indian Bistro has opened; Mesa ice cream shop to become a deli; Milk & Honey is under new ownership; profiles of the Sando Truck and Del Pueblo Café; revisiting Barbareño. 14

Newsletter: October 23

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Couture Pattern Museum Presents: Balenciaga Through the Lens of Tom Kublin

A special event on November 12 celebrates Spain’s most iconic designer, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and his legendary photographer, Tom Kublin—and it marks author Maria Kublin’s first-ever North American appearance.