Author: Erik Torkells

June 16, 2023

Brand-New Estate in Toro Canyon Seeks $17.6 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include 1980s Mediterranean that immediately went into escrow; black-and-white flip on East Valley Road; 556-acre avocado-and-lemon farm above N. Patterson Avenue; Summerland hot potato; and more.

June 15, 2023

The Miramar Resort Hopes to Add More Shops, Restaurants, and Employee Housing

Other recent news: Santa Barbara to go after illegal street-food vendors; speed limit reduced on five city streets; marine mammals in distress; cannabis tax revenues continue to disappoint; the pole-dancing classes at Seventh Dimension Dance; update on the removal of oil industry infrastructure. 4

June 14, 2023

UCSB Arts & Lectures Announced Its 2023-2024 Season

Plus: The Office of Angela Scott sample sale; Casa del Herrero seeks donations for a community estate sale; Wendy Foster's Angel boutique is moving; Ensemble Theatre Company's restaurant drama; Daniel Caesar at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 1

Newsletter: June 14

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June 13, 2023

Corner Tap Has Reopened With an Expanded Menu

More food news: Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special's State Street taproom; Gala is now serving dinner on Tuesdays; self-checkout has come to Sprouts; a profile of Saint Remy restaurant; "taste education" at Global Gardens. 4

June 12, 2023

Montecito Mediterranean Sells for $10.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a Toro Canyon pocket listing for $8.95 million; the one with the wacky roofline; Alta Mesa renovation painted black; Cielito party pad for $1.35 million off the initial ask; and more.

June 11, 2023

What’s Happening With the Pepper Tree Inn?

"Do you know what’s going on with the eastern half of the Pepper Tree Inn on upper State Street? I see people going into the hotel driveway, while the right side looks like they maybe started a renovation, but have since stopped." —A. 1

Newsletter: June 11

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

June 10, 2023

First Look at the Proposed Tri-County Produce Development

Plus: The Santa Barbara Zoo is considering a tax to raise funds; Neil Young to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wilco in concert at the Arlington Theatre; northbound Olive Mill offramp to reopen tomorrow; Palma Colectiva's new mindfulness studio. 2