Author: Erik Torkells

December 15, 2023

The City of Santa Barbara Is Looking Into Buying the News-Press Building

Other recent news: Update on the proposed Carpinteria Bluffs hotel; Santa Barbara is considering eliminating free parking; Ojai Valley Inn to briefly close for renovations; groundbreaking for five-story mental health/housing facility downtown; handsome 1952 Cliff May house in Montecito; timeline for reopening Highway 1 in Big Sur; the tree of the month. 9

December 14, 2023

A New Chapter for a Santa Barbara Institution

The new owners of the Harbor Restaurant and Longboard's Grill have grand plans for the Stearns Wharf building, with the hope of appealing to locals as well as visitors. 8

December 13, 2023

The Biltmore Got Slapped With a Stop-Work Order

Plus: New tenant at State and N. La Cumbre in San Roque; Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Indigo Girls, and Amos Lee to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; James Perse rumor; a peek inside Mate Gallery's forthcoming shop; the Hilton's colored lights. 8

Newsletter: December 13

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December 12, 2023

Woodsy Midcentury by Lockwood de Forest Sells for $11.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a Birnam Wood three-bedroom; 4,426-square-footer by San Antonio Canyon Park; 1929 Spanish Colonial in the Upper East; 1926 Edwards and Plunkett French Norman Revival; a wreck on the Riviera; and more.

December 11, 2023

What’s Happening With Sola Street?

"Have you tried driving on Sola Street lately? It's no longer a two-way street from end to end, thanks to barriers that divert traffic at Santa Barbara Street and De La Vina Street. What's the goal here?" 15

December 10, 2023

Two New Restaurant Spaces Proposed in the Funk Zone

More food news: Uptown Lounge is reopening; another reprieve for Stella Mare’s; Finney’s Crafthouse is coming to Goleta; Santa Paula restaurant opening on State Street; rumored tenant next to the Public Market; Sunstone Winery pop-up; reader question about Jewish food for Hanukkah. 16

Newsletter: December 10

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

December 8, 2023

2023 Shop-Local Gift Guide, Part 3

Shopping online is boring! Shopping in person is fun! Go find great things for the people you care about at our many terrific independent stores.