Author: Erik Torkells

September 13, 2023

The Empathy Center Is Opening Soon

Other recent news: A House of Honey project in Hope Ranch; the Rite Aid in Carpinteria is closing; profiles of artists Patrick Melroy and Burt Horowitz; El Capitan Canyon campground expansion; crude oil pipeline decommissioned. 3

Newsletter: September 13

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September 12, 2023

New Toro Canyon Compound Sells for $16 Million

Last week's sales also include the Hope Ranch spec reno with two urinals; 50-acre lot near Santa Ynez; Summerland house with separate lower-level living quarters; Toro Canyon A-frame on two acres; 1924 three-bedroom in San Roque; and more. 4

September 11, 2023

Details About the Proposed Changes at El Encanto

Plus: New car wash in the works on Milpas Street; 3D printing exhibit at Clay Studio; more on the homeless housing coming to Patterson Avenue; any advice for watching a launch out of Vandenberg Space Force Base? 5

September 10, 2023

Uptown Lounge Appears to Have Closed

More food news: The new tenants of the former Fresco Cafe space on E. Canon Perdido; Crumbl Cookies opening date; 1114 Sports Bar & Arcade is now Pizza Mizza; Oat Bakery's Montecito outpost has been confirmed; Rodeo Room now has an outdoor event space; Donnachadh Vineyard is opening a tasting room in Los Olivos. 13

Newsletter: September 10

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

September 8, 2023

Sit High Atop the Riviera for $6.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an appealing floor plan in Birnam Wood; 1915 Lower Riviera house with a triplex out back; West Mesa cottage; 1977 house on State Street that could pass for older; and more.

September 7, 2023

El Encanto Wants to Build Two More Swimming Pools

Plus: Hearth Homes has added two downtown inns to its hospitality offerings; the Carlyle Salon has expanded into the former Chapala & Parker space; Iyengar Yoga Studio is moving; Los Olivos estate sale this weekend; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up. 3

September 6, 2023

Patxi’s Pizza Has Closed

More food news: Remembering Industrial Eats cofounder Jeff Olsson; a hint of what's to come at Linden Hall in Carpinteria; Dave's Dogs is back on Milpas Street; Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is next month; pub date for Elizabeth Poett's cookbook; a new way bars handle overserved patrons. 4