The Palace Grill Is Closing After 39 Years

More food news: Old Town Coffee and Buena Onda have left Mosaic Locale; Poke House has opened; changes could be coming to the Breakwater Restaurant at the harbor; new food options at the Tyler x Lieu Dit tasting room; more on the upgrading of Moby Dick; Intermezzo launched Sunday brunch; the city keeps jerking around The Daisy. 13

Three Must-See Properties in 93108 Open This Weekend

Don’t miss our open houses! Explore three captivating homes in Santa Barbara's 93108 this Saturday and Sunday.

Greek-Inspired Contemporary Overlooking the Pacific

Noteworthy new listings also include a renovated Upper East grande dame; livability on the Riviera; Hope Ranch split personality; likely loss on Coyote Road; another shot at $4 million on the Mesa; full share in Hollister Ranch; and a five-bedroom off San Antonio Creek Road.

The State Street Advisory Committee Can’t Reach a Consensus

Other recent news: Progress on containing the Lake Fire; popular campgrounds suffered little fire damage; Santa Barbara and Goleta working together on airport noise; back-in angled parking in Old Town Goleta; this year's Fiesta celebration won't include a carnival; the folks hoping to build on Hot Springs Trail share their point of view. 25

A Slew of Improvements to Haley Street

Plus: Concerts by Lucinda Williams, Kacey Musgraves, and Los Lobos; Maui shop has opened on State Street; a chance to learn curling; updates on the Cold Springs trail and W. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; Fiesta exhibit at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; the construction project by the Patterson Avenue off-ramp; who bought the former St. Anthony's Seminary? 5

Newsletter: July 17

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Grand Padaro Lane Estate Sells for Just Under $50 Million

Last week's sales also include the Carpinteria house inspired by a Chumash canoe; record price for non-oceanfront in Montecito Shores; sweet 1960 California cottage off Toro Canyon; Smurf-blue four-bedroom in West Mesa; the Alturas del Sol teardown; and more.

First Look at Jeff Shelton’s Revamp of the State Street Undercrossing

Plus: Highway 101 median decoration; Quonset hut to become a 41-bed hostel; Emily Joubert has opened at the Montecito Country Mart; Westward General closed in preparation for a move; the return of Bossie the cow; West Mesa white elephant update; is anything being done about illegal fireworks? 7

The Restaurant Rumored to Be Taking the Trattoria Vittoria Space

More food news: Silvers Omakase added to the Michelin Guide after just six months; the pizza at Santa Barbara Hives; Esau's Cafe is now serving dinner; the Black Sheep introduces Sunday brunch; proposed change to El Encanto's dining deck; AMA Sushi to bring back à la carte options; forthcoming private-dining experience at Caruso's; Augie's is open Thursdays; Little Bird Kitchen profile; the new tenant of the old Study Hall space in Isla Vista; California Wine Festival returns to town. 3

Newsletter: July 14

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