Author: Erik Torkells

April 12, 2024

A Splendid 1919 Reginald Davis Johnson House Atop a Riviera Ridge

Noteworthy new listings also include another one on La Vista del Oceano; frill-free architecture on Hot Springs; two small houses on an acre in Montecito; Lower Village with potential; gracious Cielito Mediterranean; $4.25 million for turnkey renovation on the Mesa; and more. 2

April 11, 2024

Where State Farm Won’t Be Renewing This Year

Other recent news: The 99 Cents Only store on lower State Street will close; cruise ship visits limited to 20 per year; a new debris basin above Park Lane in Montecito; five-story building downtown gets ripped by the Architectural Board of Review; up to a thousand new homes proposed for Glen Annie golf course; Das Williams thinks cannabis wasn't a main factor in his loss; California Coastal Commission weighing its role on rocket launches; Miranda Lambert to play the California Mid-State Fair. 6

April 10, 2024

Shalhoob’s Noleta Outpost Opens Today

More food news: Dart Coffee Co.'s harbor café opens tomorrow; Nick the Greek announced an opening date; profile of Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos; clarification about Saint Bibiana's plan to have two restaurants; chefs from Austin and Glendale are participating in local collaborations. 5

Newsletter: April 10

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April 9, 2024

The Mesa’s House of the Dragon

Plus: Arrediamo rug store has opened in the Big Yellow House; "Titanic Days" at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum; John Fogerty and comedian Bert Kreischer are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl; Las Positas Tennis Center is back in action; Royal Bee on State Street; the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria. 6

April 8, 2024

Picacho Lane Spec Reno Sells for Over $30 Million

Last week's sales also include Miramar Beach off-market; 2.2-acre compound on Ortega Ridge; Moroccan-ish compound near Santa Ynez; the one with the party potty on Marina Drive; "Space Ranch" outside Lompoc; San Roque sweetie in just nine days; and more. 1

April 7, 2024

Wexler’s Deli Is Making Sandwich Lovers’ Dreams Come True

"While there are obviously some really good delis in L.A., our goal was to be the first one to hand-cure and slice our meat and fish ourselves," says Mike Kassar of Wexler's Deli, which opens tomorrow in the Public Market. 14

Newsletter: April 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

April 5, 2024

A Pair of Stylish Hillside Retreats

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing update on Sheffield Drive; widescreen views from Shepard Mesa; 1924 Upper East house configured as a duplex; 1990s architecture across from Hendry’s Beach; the one with the see-through topper on La Coronilla; 1924 Structure of Merit; and more. 3