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Should the Parklets on Coast Village Road Be Removed?

Other recent news: Carpinteria is considering a permanent parklet program; first case of monkeypox in Santa Barbara County; new Ortega Park renderings; a new school that lets children decide what to learn; the Montecito Fire Protection District approved an evacuation study; turmoil at Clay Studio; Goleta bike path up for review.

Seven Bar & Kitchen Is Closing This Month

More food news: The tenant rumored to be taking Seven’s space in the Funk Zone; first look at AMA Sushi’s à la carte menu; Marty’s Pizza closed earlier than expected; Fresco Cafe is moving downtown; Kyle’s Chicken House has closed; shopping at Costco via Instacart.

What’s the Story With This House on W. Cota Street?

“There’s a big house with a lot of parking at the corner of W. Cota Street and Bradbury Avenue. What’s it used for?” —J.

Glamorous Montecito Estate Sells for a Big Profit

Last week’s sales also include a 13,467-square-footer on 10 acres in Hope Ranch, a 1920 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera, a Samarkand four-bedroom, and more.

Santa Barbara’s Ritziest Sushi Bar Is Now Open

More food news: First look at the menu of the new izakaya-inspired Mokutan; L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele has started hiring; Kai Sushi appears to have closed; more on Santa Barbara Food Connection’s plans for Milpas Street; “ice cream and cereal bar” slated to debut next month; Roblar Winery’s farmstand.

Cool Contemporary in Concrete and Glass

Noteworthy new listings also include a brand-new mini-manor in the heart of Montecito; 1990s Mediterraneans in Hope Ranch and the Hedgerow; 17 oceanfront acres west of More Mesa; decorating with vim in Upper San Roque; and more.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Anyone Want to Buy a Polo Field?

Plus: The likely site of Rad Power Bikes’s Funk Zone showroom; some of Paseo Nuevo’s owners are said to have defaulted on their debt; Loveworn’s “greatest sale ever”; why a rent dispute over the Montecito Vons seems unlikely; new free tour of Santa Barbara’s Old Town; the effort to get New Cuyama’s L88 airport reopened; a special sandscript by John Edward Heaton.