Author: Erik Torkells

May 1, 2023

Jenni Kayne Did Well With Her Santa Ynez Flip

Last week's sales also include an Ennisbrook four-bedroom; Arcady farmhouse with potential; underpriced Upper East house; a wreck on the Riviera; and more. 1

April 30, 2023

The 10 Major New Developments Set to Reshape Santa Barbara

A wave of change—including apartments, shopping centers, hotels, and more—is headed our way. 44

Newsletter: April 30

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

April 29, 2023

Santa Barbara May Finally Enforce Short-Term Rental Laws

Other recent news: Cannabis glut leads to growers backing out; Solvang allows gay pride banners; 26 automated license plate readers to be installed around the county; groundbreaking for the new Regional Fire Communications Center. 4

April 28, 2023

An Italian Villa With Gothic Overtones

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1929 Windsor Soule compound; midcentury fixer in Hope Ranch; three-bedroom on a Hedgerow private lane; Lower Village flag-lot farmhouse; Summerland Cottages lock-and-leave; 81 acres on Refugio Road; and more.

April 27, 2023

30-Unit Apartment Complex Slated for the Haley Corridor

Plus: A plea to keep the State Street Promenade; The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods debuts today; Kenny Loggins at the Santa Barbara Bowl; exhibit celebrating the coronation of King Charles; Rad Power Bikes is open in the Funk Zone; a handy new guide to the Cuyama Valley. 10

April 26, 2023

Third Window Brewing Co. Is Expanding

More food news: An update on Tamar; city lands on a lower-than-expected fee for State Street parklets; Creamistry ice cream shop has closed; more on Three Monkeys and Goodland Waffles & Melts; Rori's Artisanal Creamery is working on three new locations; St. Bibiana is offering pizza by the slice; Pizza Online in Goleta has closed; Deux Bakery now sells sandwiches. 3

Newsletter: April 26

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April 25, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond Is Closing All of Its Stores

Other recent news: Jane Fonda to be honored at this weekend's Earth Day Festival; "See the homeless" sign is back up on the 101; Kim Cantin wrote a book about her tragic loss; the tree of the month is the bronze loquat; something is rotten in the city of Solvang. 8