Montecito Mediterranean Sells for $6.78 Million
Last week's sales also include another full share in Hollister Ranch; Montecito Oaks off-market for $6.25 million; 1910 house across from Roosevelt Elementary School; Bel Air Knolls spec reno; ground-floor two-bedroom in Montecito Shores; Samarkand with pool and pool house; El Caserio fixer; and more. 1
Two Music Venues, a Restaurant, and a Market/Deli Are Planned for Lower State Street
More food news: Sando Truck's Goleta situation isn't working out; Mother Dough Bagels profile; Siam Street Food has opened; update on the expansion of the Renaud’s on upper State Street; The Eddy now sells wine; Wylde Works's replacement didn't make it; the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's annual GreekGrabGo is coming up; new pizza-ish takeout in Ojai. 5
Indoor Pickleball Chain Has Plans to Open in Goleta
Other recent news: Update on the bill to stymie the development behind the Mission; Dos Pueblos Ranch has a buyer; Jensen Guitar & Music to close; new hotel in an unwieldy location; downtown Ventura zone will remain off-limits to cars; California considering strict defensible space rules. 10
A New Family-Friendly Pool Hall Is Opening Downtown
Plus: Changes at the Montecito Country Mart; another long Highway 101 off-ramp closure; Anna Janelle Jewelry is moving to State Street; Pacific Premier Bank got bought; work is underway on the downtown charging station; new jiu-jitsu and self-defense studio; Paul McCartney to play the Santa Barbara Bowl. 7
Hope Ranch Equestrian Property Sells Off-Market for $24 Million
Last week's sales also include a Hollister Ranch full share with macadamia orchard; 1980s Mediterranean near the back of San Ysidro Ranch; walkable to Montecito Union School; big views way above Goleta; Bel Air Knolls spec reno; and more. 1
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