Author: Erik Torkells

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

June 19, 2023

Should Montecito’s Upper Village Ban Chain Stores?

Plus: Ramp proposed for the Mission's entrance; another discussion about the De La Guerra Plaza revamp; new resale shop downtown; kickball has returned to Elings Park; Graham Nash and Jimmy Webb at the Lobero. 14

June 18, 2023

Na Na Thai Is Bringing Authentic Thai Food to Buellton

After living in Bangkok for four years, Ashley and Nik Ramirez missed the food so much that they decided to open a restaurant here—and it's unlike anything the Santa Ynez Valley has seen before. Plus: The first look at the menu. 4

Newsletter: June 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

June 17, 2023

The San Roque Outpost of Renaud’s Is Expanding

More food news: The city would like your input on outdoor dining; Lighthouse Coffee is opening in Goleta; more on the Corner Tap revamp; Pokewaves has soft-opened; Revolver's salad dressings by the bottle. 3