Author: Erik Torkells

June 27, 2023

Did Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Buy a 1919 Montecito Estate?

Last week's sales also include an expansive backyard in Yankee Farm; 2019 single-family house in the Tree Farm development; Hollister Ranch access for a loss; and more.

June 26, 2023

Punch Vintage Shop Is Closing

Plus: Santa Barbara Tire & Service Center is opening a second location; drawings by James Castle at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; Maune Contemporary gallery is relocating; ZZ Top at the Arlington Theatre; the Jerry Douglas Band and the Wallflowers at the Lobero Theatre.

June 25, 2023

Bibi Ji Is Moving Farther Up State Street

More food news: Stella Mare's lease has been extended; the menu at Beast Taqueria inside M. Special; Organic Soup Kitchen's new location; revamped checkout area at the Montecito Vons; Refugio Ranch Vineyards is working on a farmstand and marketplace in Los Olivos. 8

Newsletter: June 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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June 23, 2023

Debonair Contemporary on Eucalyptus Hill for $17.85 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an 8,716-square-footer in Ennisbrook; trapezoid heaven in Toro Canyon; 1930 Spanish with rooms and more rooms; Summerland house on a half acre; and a 1915 Montecito cottage—land not included.

June 22, 2023

City Council to Vote on Restaurant Parklets Next Week

Other recent news: Buyers revealed in three recent real estate transactions; more photos of murder suspect's car; free postpartum service to end due to lack of funding; second roundabout coming to Highway 154; county Board of Supervisors finally gets tough with cannabis tax scofflaws; dangerous cyclists on the State Street Promenade; Tri-County Produce apartment complex update.

June 21, 2023

Kin Bakeshop Soft-Opens Next Week

More food news: Oat Bakery is rumored to be coming to Montecito; self-checkout is coming to Gelson's; more info about RH's Upper Village restaurant; the Gin's Tap Bar food menu at the Inn at Mattei's Tavern; weekend brunch and other updates from Vega Vineyard & Farm; bringing the Lucky's experience home. 7

Newsletter: June 21

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June 20, 2023

Picacho Lane Pocket Listing Sells for $10 Million

Last week's sales also include Leslie Ridley-Tree's Birnam Wood home; Campanil spec reno; midcentury fixer with a fun backyard; two-bedroom cottage in Hope Ranch; Riviera fixer; and more. 3