Newsletter: February 19

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 7

Second Time Around for a Sweet Little House in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include: Backyard for days in Yankee Farm; a rare Owen Road listing; welcoming California cottage in Cielito; what $3.575 million buys in San Roque; one for Elings Park devotees; 1913 Craftsman in the Upper East; and more. 2

An Effort to Preserve 48 More Acres of the Gaviota Coast

Other recent news: HBO will adapt "Empty Mansions" into a series; a step forward for the De La Guerra Plaza revamp; Santa Barbara County might partner with San Luis Obispo county on a desalination plant; Montecito fire chief announces retirement; final oil piers removed from Haskell's Beach; the Garden Street Dog. 2

Restoration Hardware’s Montecito Store Will Have a Restaurant

RH is seeking a manager and chef for the restaurant, which will serve a menu of "timeless classics." 7

The Seepage Problem at the Castillo Street Underpass

Plus: Four more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; the best look yet at the wondrous Pepper Hill house; vintage and consignment store Faitell Attractions found a new home; opening forecast for The Pad climbing gym; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 7

Maíz Picante Taqueria on De La Vina Has Opened

More food news: Morro Bay restaurant specializing in boba and taiyaki is coming to State Street; Azul pushed back its debut again; Sherman Oaks Italian opening downtown; the former Magic Castle Cabaret is being offered as a restaurant space; Red Pepper’s Goleta outpost closed; Press Room documentary; are the painted parklets an improvement? 5

Newsletter: February 15

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Santa Barbara’s New Boutique for Hair Extensions and Bridal Accessories

Whether you have long hair in need of volume, or short to medium hair in need of length, Cheveux Extensions by Mar are here to enhance your wedding day, special occasion, or everyday hairstyle. Come visit us in our new shop downtown.

Ocean-View Ortega Ridge House Sells for $9.321 Million

Recent sales also include two Hope Ranch properties that could use updating; walkable to Montecito Union School for $500,000 over ask; Coast Village five-bedroom off market; and more.