Author: Erik Torkells

May 5, 2024

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

May 4, 2024

A Riviera House Is Falling Down the Hillside

The garage started sliding into the house a couple of months ago, and now the house is moving down the ravine. 4

May 3, 2024

Modern Padaro Beach Compound for $41.95 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a juicy prospect in Birnam Wood; Jeff Shelton hot potato in the Lower Village; "jetliner views" on the Riviera; 1941 Moody Sisters cottage; and more.

May 2, 2024

Moving Date Set for the Saturday Farmers’ Market

Other recent news: The proposed changes to the Castillo Street underpass will proceed; county supervisors punt on cannabis odor control; update on the Santa Barbara News-Press's bankruptcy; international soccer clubs to play here this summer; the tree of the month. 5

May 1, 2024

The New Incarnation of Little Alex’s Opens Today

More food news: The name of the Turnpike Center Mexican restaurant; a new taqueria in Santa Ynez; Cagami Ramen opening forecast; profiles of Kin Bakeshop and Clevr Blends; Revolver's new merchandise. 15

Newsletter: May 1

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April 30, 2024

What’s the Status of the Decommissioning of Rincon Island?

"What's happening with Rincon Island? We live in La Conchita and have heard many different rumors. Any update would be appreciated." —K. 2

April 29, 2024

Appealing Renovation Near the San Ysidro Ranch Sells for $8.3 Million

Last week's sales also include a likely scraper on Hot Springs Road; projects in the Hedgerow and Lower Village; Pepper Hill Mediterranean for $2.245 million off the initial ask; Alta Mesa spec reno for a hair under $4 million; 1915 Queen Anne downtown; and more.

April 28, 2024

A Contender for the Cutest Shop Downtown

Plus: Signs of life at the Prestige Hand Car Wash on Milpas; Westward General is opening an outpost in Ventura; changes afoot at the Field Trip pocket shop; potential Franceschi House design concepts to be revealed; investigating public beach access, restrooms, and signage at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort; finally, a Bottega Veneta boutique. 12

Newsletter: April 28

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