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The Empathy Center Is Opening Soon

Other recent news: A House of Honey project in Hope Ranch; the Rite Aid in Carpinteria is closing; profiles of artists Patrick Melroy and Burt Horowitz; El Capitan Canyon campground expansion; crude oil pipeline decommissioned.

New Toro Canyon Compound Sells for $16 Million

Last week’s sales also include the Hope Ranch spec reno with two urinals; 50-acre lot near Santa Ynez; Summerland house with separate lower-level living quarters; Toro Canyon A-frame on two acres; 1924 three-bedroom in San Roque; and more.

Details About the Proposed Changes at El Encanto

Plus: New car wash in the works on Milpas Street; 3D printing exhibit at Clay Studio; more on the homeless housing coming to Patterson Avenue; any advice for watching a launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base?

Uptown Lounge Appears to Have Closed

More food news: The new tenants of the former Fresco Cafe space on E. Canon Perdido; Crumbl Cookies opening date; 1114 Sports Bar & Arcade is now Pizza Mizza; Oat Bakery’s Montecito outpost has been confirmed; Rodeo Room now has an outdoor event space; Donnachadh Vineyard is opening a tasting room in Los Olivos.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Sit High Atop the Riviera for $6.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing floor plan in Birnam Wood; 1915 Lower Riviera house with a triplex out back; West Mesa cottage; 1977 house on State Street that could pass for older; and more.

Fall Shopping in Greater Santa Barbara

Fresh discoveries from Summerland to Santa Ynez, including new collections, sales, and special offers on fashion, home decor, and more.

El Encanto Wants to Build Two More Swimming Pools

Plus: Hearth Homes has added two downtown inns to its hospitality offerings; the Carlyle Salon has expanded into the former Chapala & Parker space; Iyengar Yoga Studio is moving; Los Olivos estate sale this weekend; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up.