Author: Erik Torkells

July 9, 2024

What Can Be Done About Reckless E-Bike Riders?

Plus: Checking out Favorites, the new vintage shop on State Street; one lane of Highway 154 has reopened; Robert Rauschenberg exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; De La Guerra merchants' open house; Cold Spring Creek bridge replacement; Conejo Hardwoods to open a showroom here; cigar shop closed; the county's request for more information about the Miramar's proposed expansion. 28

July 8, 2024

Renovated Crocker Row Classic Sells for $6.35 Million

Last week's sales also include a view compound on Bella Vista Drive; two-bedroom townhome for $4 million; Lower Riviera Mediterranean; woodsiness in Summerland; and more. 1

July 7, 2024

Recipes Bakery Has Closed

More food news: Pearl Social has reopened; excellent croissants in Carpinteria; Little Bird Kitchen opens tomorrow; the Andalucia Building on Lower State has been put on the market; the Clementine's Steak House building changed hands; profiles of eight local bartenders. 12

Newsletter: July 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

July 5, 2024

A Shoreline Drive Cottage That’s “Ready to Grow Up”

Noteworthy new listings also include a double lot in Birnam Wood; a flip of the former home of Leslie Ridley-Tree; the ornate childhood home of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid; architectural whatsit on Freehaven Drive; lilac retreat in Gobernador Canyon; and more.

July 3, 2024

The Exquisite Luxury of Taking Paris for Granted

Two weeks in Paris allowed us to relax and enjoy the city, kind of like spending a long weekend with an old friend versus trying to catch up over dinner. 9

Newsletter: July 3

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July 2, 2024

Birnam Wood Three-Bedroom Sells for $15.74 Million

Last week's sales also include Glen Oaks farmhouse with guest apartment for $14.47 million; 1924 Upper East house reconfigured into a duplex; the handsome one on Conejo Road; 1932 house on a cul-de-sac; El Montecito Verde cottage; and more.

July 1, 2024

Last Call for the Bottle Shop?

Plus: The mystery of Sonoma Fit; FEMA's updated Flood Hazard Changes map; E. Mountain Drive slip-out repair; lecture on the art at Franceschi House; home construction to impact Hot Springs Trail; a trivia question. 8