Riviera Contemporary Sells for $2.85 Million Off Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include an Alta Mesa spiffer-upper with a sweet backyard for $5 million; Park Highlands Mediterranean; 1929 Spanish on Alameda Padre Serra; mini-compound in Carpinteria's Concha Loma neighborhood; 20 acres off Las Canoas; and more.

An Update on the Ornate Mission Inn

Plus: Free People has opened near the bird refuge; hotel conversion on E. Haley Street; UCSB bought two more downtown buildings; Cottage Hospital is looking to expand again; the perils of Tangerine Falls; Trevor Noah returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl; thanks for the tip? 7

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Is Opening in Goleta

More food news: What's going on with Intermezzo?; White Caps has returned to the Funk Zone; Sama Sama is no longer involved in Lion's Tale; new restaurant on Milpas Street; ice cream shop opening in Solvang; Tamar's chicken schnitzel sandwich special. 1

Newsletter: February 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Midcentury Panache on the Lower Riviera

Noteworthy new listings also include a half-finished gut reno in Campanil; quasi-Shelton on Mission Ridge Road; single-level spiffer-upper on the Riviera; San Roque new-build; and a 1990s resort-style compound out by the Ritz-Carlton Bacara.

A Private, Newly Renovated Estate on One of Montecito’s Most Prestigious Streets

With sweeping ocean views and timeless elegance, 857 Picacho Lane balances modern sophistication with serene comfort. Whether hosting or retreating, the estate offers boundless possibilities for luxury, inspiration, and ease.

ICE Agents Pepper-Spray Citizens in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria

Other recent news: Rivian to open a dealership near the airport; California sues over oil pipeline jurisdiction; East Beach has reopened; Carpinteria looks to tighten e-bike regulations; Arroyo Quemado Trail closed for storm repairs; update on cannabis shops in Los Alamos and Noleta; La Conchita remains under year-round evacuation warning. 5

Hot Bagel Chain Opening on Upper State Street

More food news: Acme Hospitality is adding an L.A. restaurant to its portfolio; revolving restaurant pop-ups slated for downtown storefront; San Francisco chef to cook at El Encanto; new restaurant in Ojai; Apples to Zucchini Cooking School is moving; street kitchens. 21

Newsletter: January 28

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