Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

The Handmade Trail on Butterfly Beach

Plus: Sandpiper Golf Club's proposed new layout; Planned Parenthood's annual book sale; crackdown on outdoor shopping in Summerland; Malcolm Gladwell to speak here; work to begin on the county's big Probation Department building downtown; paintings by Carolyn Hubbs. 2

Modern Makeover for a Montecito Mediterranean

Noteworthy new listings also include a trio of houses on 16 acres in Noleta; stylish 1922 Craftsman redone by architect residents; charming 1930 Spanish on W. Los Olivos Street; textbook spec reno near Hale Park; Summerland hot potato; and more. 1

The Debate Over Rent Control in Santa Barbara

Other recent news: A rise in stolen checks; vintage shop updates; Lucidity Festival is shutting down for good; Goleta likely to lower speed limits; Platform Holly has been plugged; the county's agricultural enterprise ordinance moves forward; Eric Goode's huge Ojai spread; positive feedback for the proposed Tri-County Produce project; SBCC wants a bond extension; the Surfliner Inn's slow progress. 31

Alma Fonda Fina Opens for Real Tomorrow

More food news: Aperitivo's new pop-up wine bar; revisiting Caruso's, which now requires men to wear jackets; Two Baking Brits dinner; the revamped Starbucks at the Five Points Shopping Center; Soul Bites is on the ropes; profiles of Seven Bar and Arnoldi's Cafe; the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge is on now; a dark new look for the former Oliver's building; Patio Café morphs into a burger joint after lunch. 24

Newsletter: September 4

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Big-View Contemporary Sells for $11.05 Million

Last week's sales also include Eucalyptus Hill Mediterranean; Hope Ranch four-bedroom; Montecito Oaks sweetie for $5.85 million; a serious loss on the Riviera; semi-listed Coronada Circle; 1915 curb appeal in the Upper East; and more. 2

Why Are There “No Grading” Signs on the Edison Catway?

"I came across a bunch of 'no grading' signs while hiking the Edison Catway near San Ysidro Trail. Does it mean there will be construction there?" —J. 1

The Tri-County Produce Building Might Be Spared

Plus: Sonoma Fit isn't happening; more on the Highway 101 veterans' memorial; update on the Bossé Toy Train Museum's expansion; delusional bike signage; the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival; Funk Zone flower mural. 13

Newsletter: September 1

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