A Livable Spread in Riven Rock

Noteworthy new listings also include a contemporary three-bedroom condo in Bonnymede; Hope Ranch ranch house; 1905 bones in the Upper East; midcentury down a private lane in San Roque; cute cottage on a great block; and more.

Mother Dough Bagels Is Opening a Shop Downtown

The focus will obviously be on the sourdough bagels, but we can also expect sandwiches, pastries, fish cured and smoked in house, and a specialty coffee program.

The CVS Store on State Street Is Closing

Other recent news: The downtown library plaza has opened; oak trees to replace stone pines on E. Anapamu Street; Caruso and All Saints by-the-Sea church make a deal; the head of UCSB Arts & Lectures is retiring; free digitization of local home movies; the tree of the month. 6

The Seven Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

You know how some dishes really stick with you? These are the ones that I keep thinking about…. 10

Newsletter: October 30

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Summerland Villa With Pool Sells for $4.291 Million

Last week's sales also include the glam farmhouse spec reno in San Roque; single-level, three-bedroom condo in Bonnymede; Hedgerow Spanish Colonial built in 1922; 1957 Riviera three-bedroom with renovation plans; and more.

24 Hour Fitness Will Close Next Year

Plus: Snazzy new architecture proposed off upper State Street; World Market has put its space on the market; revised design for the five-story building in the works on W. De La Guerra; Ojai's Hotel El Roblar will have a freestanding spa; convenience store rebranding; a chat with Josh Brolin; paintings by Roland Petersen in Solvang. 10

Caruso’s Has Walked Back Its Jacket Requirement

More food news: Clam pies and other East Coast–inspired specials at Bettina; weekly burger night at Tyler x Lieu Dit; The Black Sheep is raising funds for a full bar; the expanded menu at Lion's Tale; "next chapter" for Rusack Vineyards; the standout dish at Lama Sama; Pascale Beale's new cookbook. 26

Newsletter: October 27

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5