A Stylish New Taproom in the Funk Zone

Validation Ale founders Brian and Briana Deignan have used their backgrounds in tech to create a better experience—from the menu, to ordering, to the bathrooms. "Whether you're a beer nerd like me or you've only had Coors your whole life, you're welcome either way," says Brian. "We want this to be about community." 1

Newsletter: July 17

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A Stellar Week for New Listings

There's something for everyone: A Carpinteria estate inspired by a Chumash canoe; Yankee Farm midcentury with ocean views; a Hedgerow charmer; Toro Canyon farmhouse furnished by Ellen and Portia; rad Riviera pied-à-terre; an Upper East grande dame; a sweet little Spanish in San Roque; and more. 3

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

XO Santa Barbara Has Closed

More food news: Golden Line Coffee Bar will cease operations at month's end; happy hour with dim sum at Secret Bao; the name of Chris Chiarappa's Finney's-esque restaurant in Goleta; Kate's Bread and the Dutchess have parted ways; Isla Vista's Pizza My Heart is closing; lunch at Solvang's Craft House at Corque.

Santa Barbara Is Getting a Professional Soccer Team

Other recent news: The Museum of Contemporary Art is closing; State Street Promenade to get more lights and regular cleaning; new fencing along freeway off-ramps popular with the homeless; Olympic figure skater bought in the Hedgerow; interim police chief Barney Melekian steps down; emergency alert system to be tested in Montecito; Ventura's 1,645-acre Mariano Rancho to be preserved. 1

Bossie the Cow Is Getting Rebuilt and Moved

Plus: The Randall Road Debris Basin is just about done; the Chumash are working on a 31,000-square-foot commercial building in Santa Ynez; 2023 dates of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; the city's ugly new solar arrays; this year's French Festival has been canceled; what not to do with used corks. 5

Newsletter: July 13

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Ellen DeGeneres Offloaded One of Her Hedgerow Houses

Last week's sales also include Larry David's flip of a Hedgerow classic; a boxy 1985 fixer in Ennisbrook; Upper East four-bedroom; ground-floor condo in Bonnymede for $4 million; 12 acres at auction for far less than it was listed; and more.

A Visit to Two New Stores in Summerland

Summerland's reputation as a shopping destination continues to grow with the debut of new two stores, Farm to Paper and Home Crush.