Author: Erik Torkells

October 8, 2023

Newsletter: October 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

October 7, 2023

Park Lane Supertuscan for $37 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a slice of Padaro Lane beachfront; 1937 Colonial in the Lower Village; black spec reno in Mission Canyon; Lower Riviera townhome; family-friendly in Rincon Point; and more. 1

October 6, 2023

The Miramar Resort Wants to Add 15 Apartments and 12 More Shops

Plus: A menswear store is coming to the Montecito Country Mart; interior design firm opening shop/studio on State Street; Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum building is on the market; distinctive Funk Zone building for sale; Neal Feay's fabulous London project revealed. 4

October 5, 2023

Increased Regulation Likely for Pandemic Restaurant Expansion

Other recent news: The fall cruise season has begun; list of Santa Barbara infrastructure projects; an opponent for Das Williams; big downtown probation office moves forward; the ongoing restoration of Hammond's Meadow; Santa Barbara Unified School District enrollment continues to drop; Santa Barbara Humane expansion and the recreation of an airport hangar. 4

October 4, 2023

Captain Fatty’s Beer Garden Has Opened

More food news: Profile of Dang Burger, opening soon in Carpinteria; Goleta brewpub said to be in the works; Tamar is making progress on a permanent location; weekly delivery of Considered's cold beverages; Satellite is throwing a "barn rave" at its forthcoming annex; Pressed Juicery shortened its name; new name and menu for Sear Steakhouse in Solvang. 2

Newsletter: October 4

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October 3, 2023

Hope Ranch Hot Potato Sells for Fourth Time in Five Years

Last week's sales also include Spanish style on Hidden Valley Lane; the least fancy house on Channel Drive; Cottages at Summerland for $600,000 over ask; 1904 Upper East roomfest; and more.

October 2, 2023

Sansum Clinic Has Begun Its Merger With Sutter Health

Other recent news: Plans for a bike lane and transit service on the State Street Promenade; the Katy Perry/Orlando Bloom real estate trial is underway; Modoc Road bike path progress; Santa Barbara Unified School District to build employee housing; Planning Commission chairperson rips the city council over the housing crisis.

October 1, 2023

Paso Robles, Pinnacles National Park, and Beyond

Notes from a road trip north, including the Hotel Cheval in Paso Robles, the marvelous Pinnacles National Park, and the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. 6