Author: Erik Torkells

March 20, 2024

Newsletter: March 20

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March 19, 2024

Divine Design at the Ministry of the Interior

The Brown Design Group has restored what was originally the Second Baptist Church—a Gothic Revival building from 1925, more recently the Church of Skatan—and there is no handsomer shop in town.

March 18, 2024

Lower Riviera Spec Reno Sells for More Than a Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also include a Bonnymede two-bedroom for $4.5 million; new construction on the Mesa for $4.1 million; Mission Canyon spec reno; incomplete project way up Gibraltar Road; Campanil vacant lot; and more. 1

March 17, 2024

Shalhoob’s Is Leaving the Public Market

More food news: The new, more reasonably priced menu at Augie's; opening forecast for Oat Bakery's Montecito outpost; city council OKs parklet fees; “an exciting celebration of insect cuisine”; the Natural Coast Wine Festival returns next month; Seattle bakery pop-up. 34

Newsletter: March 17

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

March 15, 2024

Meghan Markle’s New Lifestyle Brand Is Called American Riviera Orchard

Plus: Three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows were announced; Aquarius Cocktail and Jeanne Ceramics sample sale; details about the yoga and Pilates studio opening in the 700 Linden complex; the CarPlay black hole at Milpas and the 101; Carpinteria Valley Lumber is having a party. 11

March 14, 2024

The Plan to Expand Santa Barbara Airport

Other recent news: Roy Lee has an insurmountable lead over Das Williams; Santa Barbara professional soccer team delayed; arrests in the murder of Violet Evelyn Alberts; peeks inside two historic homes; tattoo parlor chain opening on State Street; new stoplight in Carpinteria; Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park remain closed; buyer found for the News-Press's online assets. 4

March 13, 2024

The Highs and Lows of Harbor Hills

In a city rich with amazing views, there may be none better than on two streets in the heart of Alta Mesa—and getting there is half the fun. 10

Newsletter: March 13

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