The Harbor Restaurant Reopens Next Week

More food news: The Montecito Inn's forthcoming bar has a name; the menu at Happy Cat Eats; Upper Village restaurant can finally start construction; Summerland's Sweet Wheel farmstand has moved; Santa Playa Mariscos is very near opening; Ojai gelato shop to close. 10

Newsletter: September 18

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Changes in Store for a Summerland Complex

Plus: Rumors of a plan for the former QAD campus; new “secret underground theater” downtown; immersive sound and visual experience at UCSB; construction crews using fire hydrants for water; update on Route 192 closure; Thee Sacred Souls to play here. 3

Gaviota Coast Hacienda Sells for $35 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1936 Hedgerow property with a great guest house; oceanfront Bonnymede condo for $6.4 million; fixer off Picacho Lane; 1957 Riviera house for $325,000 over ask; adorable shingled cottage in West Mesa; 1924 adobe on Chapala Street; and more.

A Katsu Sandwich Truck Is Coming to the Funk Zone

More food news: The Wexler's Deli outpost at the Santa Barbara Public Market is under new ownership; updates from Ramon Velazquez about his projects in Montecito, Carpinteria, and Ventura; public events to start up soon at the Factory; Soul Bites needs to raise $30,000 by tomorrow; new Buellton coffee shop; reborn apple orchard in the Santa Ynez Valley. 7

Newsletter: September 15

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

1980s Tudor Near the Hot Springs Trailhead

Noteworthy new listings also include views for days above Summerland; mini French Norman chateau on Ortega Ridge; Beach Club Road time capsule; Italian-style villa in the San Roque foothills; "before" and "after" in one house; Diana Road fixer; and more.

When Will the Last Segment of Highway 101 Get Upgraded?

"What’s the status of the last segment of the Highway 101 project, beyond Hermosillo Road—i.e. the intersection with Cabrillo Boulevard and Hot Springs Road? Is there a final design? Has the funding been identified? Is there an approved plan to widen the railroad underpass? Most importantly, what's the projected completion date for a southbound 101 on-ramp?" 2

A Proper Visit to Santa Monica and Beyond

I don't want to live in L.A., but I do like visiting it—especially when I get live jazz, a deluxe park, a retrospective of a favorite artist, quality pastries, and more. 8