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Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale

More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans.

The New Name in Luxury Estate Management

At the Casamara Club, we are dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment of being home by ensuring your property is managed to exacting standards. Letting us handle the homeownership workload means you can devote your time and energy to the pursuits that matter most to you.

Ennisbrook Manor Sells for $15.585 Million

Last week’s sales also included a 1932 Winsor Soule on the Riviera; Hope Ranch fixer; renovated house and ADU on Eucalyptus Hill; 1905 Upper East five-bedroom; and more.

Montecito Mercantile Has Closed

Plus: The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting again today; Adirondack chairs placed here and there on the State Street Promenade; new adventure park in the Santa Ynez Valley; the Housing Authority’s building on E. Cota Street is almost done; a weekend parking deal for locals.

Is Los Alamos Approaching a Tipping Point?

Four new projects—including a hotel with a 16,000-square-foot food hall—have the potential to change the town forever.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Classic Joseph Plunkett Style in Hope Ranch

Noteworthy new listings also include East Coast vibes in Toro Canyon; grand views from upper Las Alturas Road; one-acre property in West Mesa; a house with two gazebos; three contiguous parcels on the back of Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

Santa Barbara Once Again Needs a New City Administrator

Other recent news: Rain expected on Sunday and Monday; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in another real estate dispute; inside the home of Montecito art collectors; community “refillery” to open in Goleta; the Goodwill store in Carpinteria has reopened; Cottage Hospital emergency room nearly doubled in size; Westside residents are pushing to get weekend access to school grounds.