Montecito Mansion With Observation Tower Sells for $11.5 Million

Last week's sales also include the zealously decorated one in Upper San Roque; 41 acres with two houses off Highway 154; Bel Air Knolls midcentury; and more

The Neighborhood Bar Has Closed

More food news: Checking out the Mesa's new ice cream shop; Loquita's newish chef; the Organic Soup Kitchen retail counter; L.A. chefs popping up in Los Olivos, Lompoc, and New Cuyama; jazz trio at Revolver; Juice Ranch's Solvang outpost aims to soft-open this week. 11

A Huge Probation Office Is Proposed for Downtown

Plus: An itty-bitty hotel in the Funk Zone; Leadbetter Beach restroom to get refurbished; a survey about the State Street Promenade; the makeover of the Vons Montecito is said to finally be on; Alameda Park gazebo renovation; new show at My Pet Ram gallery. 1

Newsletter: November 6

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The Battle of the Biltmore Rages On

Other recent news: County supervisors approve Modoc Road trail plan; the Catherine Gee boutique moved to State Street; more on the recent transaction involving Tri-County Produce; federal judge rules against Santa Barbara’s "sit-lie" ordinance; paltry midterm voting so far.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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Jenni Kayne Is Trying to Flip Her Santa Ynez Brand Extension

Noteworthy new listings also include a marvelous 1920s house in the Hedgerow; funky Mesa roofline; sweet outdoor space in Samarkand; built-ins gone berserk in Mission Canyon; what $3 million buys in Montecito; and more. 8

Architectural Gem in the Carpinteria Foothills

Designed by Ferguson-Ettinger Architects in 2004, this unique custom home lends itself to the natural surroundings of the site while capturing the ocean and mountain views.

Two New Restaurants Could Be Opening This Weekend

More food news: Outstanding in the Field dinners with Bettina and the Dutchess; Kin Bakeshop's pop-ups are ending as it works to open its own place; Coast Village Road ice cream shop is changing concepts; Acme Hospitality is opening a restaurant in Orange County; Validation Ale is now making hard seltzer; UCSB student moonlighting as a sushi chef for hire; Isla Vista's Buddha Bowls has been renamed; Goleta IHOP opened. 5

First Look at the Menu for the New Tyger Tyger

The Funk Zone favorite reopens November 17, serving serve breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Thursday through Saturday. 1