Author: Erik Torkells

October 22, 2026

Will There Be a Second Chumash Monument at West Beach?

Other recent news: School superintendent to resign; push to put rent control to a public vote; Earl Warren Showgrounds officially nixes data center; Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash makes moves on 360 acres next to casino; Surfliner Inn appealed; downtown DMV to close for three months; Carpinteria dry cleaners to close after nearly 40 years; new regulated ocean zone.

October 21, 2026

Greek Grab & Go Is Coming Up

More food news: Clam pie and other anniversary specials at Bettina; Manifattura panino pop-up at Aperitivo; Zaca Coffee's cart has moved on; Urbane Cafe chain opens next week in Goleta; Bombay Station 734 profile; Thai restaurant takes over upper State Street Japanese. 2

Newsletter: October 21

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October 19, 2026

The Biggest Residential Sale in Montecito History

Late interior designer John Saladino's Villa di Lemma, redone years ago by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, has changed hands again—this time for a breathtaking price. Zillow's estimate was only off by $50 million.... 5

New Vintage Shop With “DGAF Mom Energy”

Plus: Santa Barbara's new semi-pro hockey team; help with sandbagging; Maria Rendón at Sullivan Goss; Cuyama airstrip reopened; Siteline newsletter signup should be working better; rare sighting at the bird refuge.

October 18, 2026

Golden Quadrangle Megamansion Sells for $56.1 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch dreamboat; neutered Tudor in Riven Rock; fab entrance in Birnam Wood; spiffer-uppers near Butterfly Beach and on Torito Road; Montecito cottage accessed via bridge; and more.

Newsletter: October 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

October 16, 2026

A Petite Château on Pepper Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include two worthwhile ones in the Lower Village; midcentury two-bedroom for $6.9 million; renovated Mesa for $4.8 million; brand-new construction off N. Hope Avenue; turnkey Bonnymede; and more. 1

October 15, 2026

Car-Free State Street Will Likely Be Put in Front of Voters

Other recent news: Renderings of the four-story building proposed for Milpas Street; more Independent endorsements; school president rigged student election to be benefit her child; Earl Warren Showgrounds is considering partnering with a data center; the fight over the Montecito Sanitary District; mayoral candidate Boat Rat Matt. 7