Traditional Gem in the Golden Quadrangle

Noteworthy new listings also include a spare renovation on School House Lane; foothill hacienda; dark, shingled, and woodsy on Eucalyptus Hill; spec reno at the heart of the San Roque spiderweb; two Montecito condos; and more.

Longstanding Carpinteria Surf Shop to Close

Other recent news: Santa Barbara considers disincentivizing landlords to renovate; teacher layoffs by the Santa Barbara Unified School District; county to increase oversight of battery storage systems; "Restraining Order Violation" in Montecito; more studies of noise impacts of space launches; cannabis farms required to install carbon scrubbers; lawsuit by residents affected by cannabis stench granted class-action status; cannabis farm goes bankrupt. 1

A Rare Find on Picacho Lane

If you’ve been waiting for something truly special in Montecito, this is it—a place where every inch of the property has been designed for comfort, beauty, and a life well-lived.

Don’t Be So Quick to Write Off Phoenix

With five million people living in the Phoenix metropolitan area, there has to be something interesting to do—besides play golf or lie by a pool—for a few days, right? 4

Newsletter: March 19

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Exquisite Remodel in Santa Barbara’s Bungalow Haven

315 E. Micheltorena Street is the perfect blend of old and new, maintaining original architectural features of the original 1890 home, while also showcasing a meticulous renovation. Come take a look at one of the upcoming open houses.

Gaviota Coast Mediterranean on 287 Acres Finally Sells for More Than Half Off

Last week's sales also include the pretty renovation on Mission Canyon Road; Hedgerow off-market; foothill Tuscan; Balinese ornamentation in West Mesa; Glendessary Lane farmhouse; 1905 house on E. Valerio Street; fixer/teardown across from Shoreline Park; and more.

A Change of Direction at La Paloma

More food news: Two of the Dutch Garden's owners are moving on; Black Sheep now has a bar; New Orleans–style Friday lunch at Bar Lou; profile of wholesale baker La Gourmandise; new coffee-and-DJ hang-out party; everything you need to know about this year's Tomatomania. 6

A Better Look at the 90-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed for Milpas Street

Plus: The San Ysidro Ranch intends to build a much larger spa; Maison K found a new home in the Upper Village; an amusing sign at SBCC's Lifescape Garden; the Junior League's annual rummage sale; new county regulations for outdoor lighting; a visit to the Hermitage Santa Barbara. 7

Newsletter: March 16

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