A Quickie in L.A.

On a quest for novelty, we checked out a new hotel, a trio of new high-profile restaurants—from Alice Waters, Suzanne Goin, and the Bestia folks—and the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. 3

Newsletter: February 23

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The Santa Barbara Bowl Announced Six More Shows

Including Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, and Rod Stewart. Plus: Victor the Florist is on the road to reopening; East Anacapa Island is closed for dock construction; Ken Bortolazzo and Michael Dvortcsak at Sullivan Goss; update on the mural on the former Church of Skatan building; Lord Huron and First Aid Kit in Paso Robles. 2

1923 Stone-Clad Cottage Sells for 40 Percent Over Ask

Last week's sales also included an Oak Creek Canyon villa rich with European splendor; the old Arcady pool house; Pepper Hill charmer ready for a makeover; a divorcée special in the Hedgerow; successful spec renovation above San Roque; and more. 2

Is the County Really Taking Private Property for Trailhead Parking?

"Have you heard anything about 61 parking spaces being added along E. Mountain Drive near the Hot Springs trailhead? The county told a new resident that it's using eminent domain and cutting into people's properties." —J. 5

Low Pigeon’s Second Café Has Closed After Three Months

More food news: Brasil Arts Café closes next week; Sushi Bar Montecito has been renamed; a deal is in the works to sell Chomp on the Rocks; Bar Le Côte happy hour; the Bell's folks are going to Portugal, too; first look at Coast Range's new brunch menu. 1

Newsletter: February 20

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The Sears Building in La Cumbre Plaza Has a Second New Tenant

Other recent news: Santa Barbara appointed a new city administrator; the Kimpton Goodland Goleta hotel got rebranded; county supervisors look to create more recreational access; choppy waters for Carpinteria's skate park; another big cannabis farm approved; Goleta's ban on flavored tobacco will be put to a vote; remembering movie producer/director Ivan Reitman; Pacific Paper has moved to Oxnard.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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The Return of the Park Lane Conundrum

Noteworthy new listings also include a mini-compound walkable to Butterfly Beach; Upper East flip with no interior photos; juicy building opportunity off Pimiento Lane; 1932 house in Mission Canyon with Tudor charm; and more. 2