Author: Erik Torkells

May 29, 2023

Little Consensus About What to Do With State Street

Other recent news: Results of the SBPD's gun buyback; city council forces restaurant holdouts to remove parklets; rare native plant recently rediscovered after decades; Inspiration Point trailhead has reopened; the tree of the month; unmanned aircraft used to test hypersonic flight technology.

May 28, 2023

Exciting Changes Proposed for the Former Cava Building

More food news: New-old name for the Mexican restaurant at the Montecito Country Mart; clarity on AMA Sushi's prix-fixe menu; food truck at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; jazz night at Revolver; Los Altos has opened in Old Town Goleta; Bell's egg salad sandwich recipe; whatever happened to the plan to renovate two Stearns Wharf restaurants? 7

Newsletter: May 28

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

May 27, 2023

From Carriage House to Belle of the Ball

Noteworthy new listings also include a stone cold fox in Ojai; French country and family-friendly in Hope Ranch; turnkey beachfront between Carpinteria and Ventura; a prime spot to build on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

May 25, 2023

The Future of State Street: Three Design Scenarios

The consultants hired to ponder the State Street situation presented three design scenarios to the State Street Advisory Committee. Here are the highlights. 21

An Indoor Climbing Gym Has Opened in Noleta

Plus: Self-service board rentals at Leadbetter Beach; Bodyrok fitness studio is open; the Aquarius Cocktail fashion line's shop/showroom on Coast Village Road; closing sale at Dylan Star's Paseo Nuevo shop; landscapes by Robin Gowen at Sullivan Goss.

May 24, 2023

What Is This Large Memorial in Ennisbrook?

"Every time I walk my dogs on the trail that runs through Ennisbrook, I wonder what the story is with this 15-foot-tall memorial. Do you know?" —D. 1

Newsletter: May 24

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May 23, 2023

1970s Architectural Statement Sells for $6.1 Million

Last week's sales also include a School House Road midcentury; Mission Canyon aerie; 1938 Hedgerow three-bedroom; fixer near Cold Spring School; turnkey in Summerland Cottages; and more. 3