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Dutch Garden Is Getting Closer to Opening

More food news: The Whole Foods renovation continues; Juice Ranch is opening a Solvang outpost; Hook & Press’s savory new treat; Corazón Cocina is taking over the food at M. Special; you can now check out an induction burner from the library; the Baker’s Table’s new location has opened.

Three New Apartment Buildings in the Works

With a total of 152 units, the projects offer an interesting glimpse at efforts to address the housing crisis in Santa Barbara.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

The Cutest Little Oceanfront Cottage

Noteworthy new listings also include 1925 Riviera house with glamorous bones; room for improvement on Campanil Hill; quirky floor plan a few doors down from La Cumbre Country Club; a Hope Ranch starter home; something vivid on Pill Hill; and more.

A Magnificent Modern Farmhouse in Ennisbrook

The epitome of luxury and elegance, 1930 Jelinda Drive is a five-bedroom home that masterfully mixes classic farmhouse elements with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

A Santa Barbara Landmark Is for Sale

Other recent news: Married tech billionaires bought the Toro Canyon contemporary; a rare glimpse of a U-2 spy plane; Red Studio salon moved to State Street; proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open through 2035; former TV star running for mayor of Ojai.

Cardigans Yarn Shop Is Closing Next Month

Plus: The buyer of the former Rancho San Marcos Golf Course property; Pride Week lineup of events; mysterious radio antenna on De La Vina; Santa Barbara Airport installed a lactation pod; Ted Collier exhibit at Maune Contemporary.

How Does the City Decide to Mark Bike Lanes?

“We’ve traveled around California a lot over the last four decades and noticed that many cities have adopted green pavement markings for bike lanes and shared lanes. But Santa Barbara hasn’t followed suit. Cabrillo Boulevard, in particular, has become very dangerous for cyclists.” —N.