Miramar Lane—A Magical Spanish House in the Hedgerow Listed for First Time!

On a sweet private lane in the idyllic Hedgerow neighborhood, 1530 Miramar Lane boasts charming original details, an exceptional school district, premier proximity to the heart of Montecito, and endless potential.

Bed Bath & Beyond Is Closing All of Its Stores

Other recent news: Jane Fonda to be honored at this weekend's Earth Day Festival; "See the homeless" sign is back up on the 101; Kim Cantin wrote a book about her tragic loss; the tree of the month is the bronze loquat; something is rotten in the city of Solvang. 8

Marcus Lemonis’s Ennisbrook House Sold for $18 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch house flipped for a loss; Sycamore Canyon Megaterranean; interior designer's Mission Canyon revamp; Eucalyptus Hill teardown for $365,000 over ask; the Alta Mesa house with the turtle-roofed outbuilding; Tunnel Road cabin; and more.

The News-Press Is Leaving Santa Barbara

Now that the newspaper is moving all of its operations to Goleta, what will happen to the iconic 1922 building on De La Guerra Plaza? And the massive parking lot to the east? 24

Newsletter: April 23

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

Clarification About MarBorg’s New Contract With Santa Barbara

Plus: Clare Swan is taking over a Carpinteria shop; a visit to the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita; livestream Ensemble Theatre Company's final performances of "The Children"; the vintage sign at Anacapa Body Shop; HotelTonight deals in the Santa Ynez Valley. 5

A Primary Bathroom for the Ages

Noteworthy new listings also include single-level on Lilac Drive; contemporary makeover near the Upper Village; Montecito midcentury; king-of-the-hill views on five acres; fascinating new construction in Ventura; and more. 3

Three Classical Music Concerts at Two Historic Locations Over One Exceptional Weekend

Lobero LIVE presents The Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project – 2023 Weekend Concert Series on Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7. Artfully curated by renowned music director/violist Heiichiro Ohyama and violinist Benjamin Beilman, eight classical music luminaries from around the world perform best-regarded chamber works for strings and piano.

Trippy Playground Proposed for Dwight Murphy Field

Other recent news: County property tax revenue is up, but cannabis continues to underperform; Platform development inches forward; five more cruise ships this season; the Spirit of Fiesta is a guy for the first time; more info on the Los Carneros roundabout apartment complex; an effort to preserve old airplane hangars. 3