Progress at San Ysidro Ranch’s Botanical Garden

Plus: The network of paths in lower Franceschi Park; checking in on two architecturally noteworthy houses on E. Mountain Drive; Tina Schlieske Quintet to play the Lobero Theatre; Covet/Cherval Studio shop has closed; potential development across from the Public Market; Drift hotel now has an event space next door. 14

Newsletter: August 14

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1928 Joseph Plunkett in Hope Ranch Sells for $6.273 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1990 three-bedroom in Birnam Wood; Goleta Mediterranean on 15 acres; 1932 Spanish Colonial Revival with guest house on Alameda Padre Serra; and more.

Changes Are Coming to the Breakwater Restaurant

More food news: Another ice cream shop is opening on State Street; Indochine is under new ownership and will be rebranded next year; checking out Mother Dough bagels; Pang Zi Noodle Shop profile; Fly by Jing's Sichuan Gold oil. 20

The Shopkeepers and Mācher Are Opening in Carpinteria

Plus: Sephora is said to be moving to State Street; simple design selected for Franceschi Park; changes to the townhouse complex across from Santa Barbara Cemetery; Dollar Tree is open; alien invasion. 4

Newsletter: August 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

Minimalism With a Capital M in Montecito

Noteworthy new listings also include abbondanza near Butterfly Beach; 1975 Cliff Hickman on the Riviera; single-level Mediterranean on Eucalyptus Hill; 1920s Joseph Plunkett in Hope Ranch with an awesome pool slide; 1938 Lower Riviera house; intriguing barn elements in Alta Mesa; and more. 4

A Quickie in San Francisco

Great food and terrific architecture make strolling around San Francisco a treat—and now, when you're ready for a break, you can call for a self-driving car. 2

Faherty Is Opening a Big Store on Coast Village Road

Plus: Domecíl has taken more space in Victoria Court; Momentum Dance Company appears to be opening a studio; the renovation of the Plaza del Mar bandshell is complete; Clare V. is expanding at the Montecito Country Mart; two Shakespeare productions at Elings Park; clarification about the Salmon Trader's potential shop. 3