Author: Erik Torkells

February 15, 2024

The Effort to Build a New Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 101

Other recent news: The spectacular Pepper Hill house finally got published; Santa Barbara's new city administrator; some of the issues people have with county supervisor Das Williams; two school fields opened for after-hours use; understanding Santa Barbara’s Measure A; Carpinteria Avenue mixed-use development moves forward. 8

February 14, 2024

Soaking Up History at Castle Hot Springs

An hour north of Phoenix, down a long dirt road, is a luxury resort where boldfaced names have been savoring the sunshine and spring water for decades. 1

Newsletter: February 14

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February 13, 2024

Eucalyptus Hill Contemporary Sells for $14.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1962 Arcady three-bedroom; four Gobernador Canyon parcels; 1953 Hope Ranch off-market; condo near Santa Barbara High School for $2.5 million; and more.

February 12, 2024

What’s the History of This Tower on Ortega Ridge?

"I was on a trail run with some friends behind Summerland. We were on Hunt Drive and when you look across where the Ortega Reservoir is, there's a house up on the hill that seems very old. From a distance, it looks like it may have a clock tower. Would you have any information about this building? Maybe it was a school or a commercial building back in the day?" —B. 2

February 11, 2024

Aperitivo Is Opening a Second, Larger Restaurant

More food news: Linden Hall is not happening; Augie's 2.0 will have lower prices; Pico is on the market; quest for king cakes; take-and-bake chicken pot pies from Bossie's Kitchen; Coral Casino's liquor license; the Ethnic Breads wholesale bakery in Goleta is opening a storefront. 16

Newsletter: February 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

February 9, 2024

A Sweet Little House in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include long, lean style in Riven Rock; Mesa project with big views; a good deal on Alameda Padre Serra; proof that your money goes much farther in Goleta; an 80-acre campground; and more.

February 8, 2024

Sequence of Storms Leads to Bluff Erosion

Other recent news: Incumbents rake in far more campaign donations than challengers; the longtime head of the Santa Barbara Zoo is retiring; DJ Javier's Year of the Dragon mural; mining magnate bought on Padaro Lane. 4