Author: Erik Torkells

April 28, 2024

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

April 26, 2024

A Really Great Great Room on Eucalyptus Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include a private path to Summerland Beach; Spanish Colonial compound; a compelling case for $4 million on the Mesa; Rosemary Lane fixer; the best pool we've seen in a while; and more. 2

April 25, 2024

Paid Street Parking Is Likely Coming to Downtown Santa Barbara

Other recent news: The crackdown on unlicensed vacation rentals is working; 1,771 new housing units proposed for east of Old Town Goleta; the stone pines on E. Anapamu Street keep coming down; deal reached for a new marine sanctuary off the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County coastlines. 11

April 24, 2024

What Happened to the Gas Flame on Highway 101?

"On the way home from a concert in Ventura, I realized that I have a 'burning question.' (No pun intended.) What happened to the flame that used to be on the side of the freeway?" —J. 6

Newsletter: April 24

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April 23, 2024

Big Price Cut for the “Floating Home” at the Harbor

Plus: Xanadu Skate Boutique is having a moving sale; the new mural at Gutierrez and Chapala; the Highway 217 onramp at Sandspit Road will be closed for at least another year; vintage clothing shop opening on State Street; 21-unit apartment complex proposed for Hollister Avenue; more on the improvements at Birnam Wood Golf Club; where Eye of the Day is moving to; paid parking at a vacant lot on W. De La Guerra Street. 2

April 22, 2024

Cielito Midcentury Sells for $620,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include six-bedroom on 5.6 acres in the Hedgerow; near Butterfly Beach for $1.55 million off the initial asking price; Via Clarice Mediterranean; freestanding condo on E. Canon Perdido; quirky downtown cottage; Brinkerhoff Avenue Victorians; and more.

April 21, 2024

The New Tenant of the Oliver’s Building

More food news: The menu and interior at Nick the Greek; the rumor about SY Kitchen taking the Via Vai space; Cagami Ramen said to be opening in Goleta; the name of the Public Market's bars; possible pivot for the former McKenzie Market; update on Rory's Place in Ojai; praise for Rori's flavor of the month; Ethnic Breads's retail bakery in Goleta has opened; more on the plan to turn a historic gas station into a café. 12

Newsletter: April 21

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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