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A Closer Look at Bellosguardo’s Beach House and Cabanas

Plus: New interior design studio/private club in Santa Barbara; Art & Soul's State Street gallery opens this week; James Taylor to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Valerie June coming to the Lobero Theatre; drilling in San Ysidro Creek; lots of plantings at San Ysidro Ranch's botanical garden.

Don’t Miss Art & Soul’s Grand Opening in the ARTS District

Situated next to the historic Arlington Theatre in the heart of the ARTS District, this new location furthers Art & Soul’s mission of creating a space for discovery, exploration, and inspiration for both artists and art lovers.

A Record-Breaking Sale in Montecito Shores

Last week's sales also include ridonkulous 1980s architecture in Ennisbrook; Parra Grande Lane compound off-market; 2006 contemporary on 20 acres; Samarkand spec reno; itty-bitty cottage near the Museum of Natural History.

First Look Inside Clark’s Oyster Bar, Opening Tomorrow

More food news: The name and concept of the restaurant taking Stella Mare's space; RH's Firehouse Grill is said to be opening next weekend; progress for the restaurant coming to The Palms in Carpinteria; Finney's Crafthouse has opened in Goleta; Validation Ale Annex now has golf simulators; Tamar's holiday lamb feast. 14

Newsletter: December 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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A Slew of Speed-Limit Reductions Around the County

Plus: The Santa Barbara Museum of Art's gift shop is getting downsized and moved; Fern + Flair boutique has opened on upper De La Vina; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows announced; new look for the 39-unit mixed-use development proposed for De La Vina and Mission; Lighthouse Skate Shop and Vuori are now in their new locations; moviegoing etiquette. 6

Faded Glamour in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include a Campanil house with a penthouse on top; Ennisbrook casita; across the street from Hendry's Beach; 1980s architecture on the Riviera; Mission Canyon lot with approved Jeff Shelton plans; and more.

The Story Behind the Pig House on Butterfly Lane

Other recent news: Last night's loud SpaceX launch; Santa Barbara likely to increase desalination funding; the tree of the month; the Ojai Playhouse finally reopened; gallery show and party coming to the Funk Zone. 11