Author: Erik Torkells

April 24, 2023

Marcus Lemonis’s Ennisbrook House Sold for $18 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch house flipped for a loss; Sycamore Canyon Megaterranean; interior designer's Mission Canyon revamp; Eucalyptus Hill teardown for $365,000 over ask; the Alta Mesa house with the turtle-roofed outbuilding; Tunnel Road cabin; and more.

April 23, 2023

The News-Press Is Leaving Santa Barbara

Now that the newspaper is moving all of its operations to Goleta, what will happen to the iconic 1922 building on De La Guerra Plaza? And the massive parking lot to the east? 28

Newsletter: April 23

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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 22, 2023

Clarification About MarBorg’s New Contract With Santa Barbara

Plus: Clare Swan is taking over a Carpinteria shop; a visit to the Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita; livestream Ensemble Theatre Company's final performances of "The Children"; the vintage sign at Anacapa Body Shop; HotelTonight deals in the Santa Ynez Valley. 5

April 21, 2023

A Primary Bathroom for the Ages

Noteworthy new listings also include single-level on Lilac Drive; contemporary makeover near the Upper Village; Montecito midcentury; king-of-the-hill views on five acres; fascinating new construction in Ventura; and more. 3

April 20, 2023

Trippy Playground Proposed for Dwight Murphy Field

Other recent news: County property tax revenue is up, but cannabis continues to underperform; Platform development inches forward; five more cruise ships this season; the Spirit of Fiesta is a guy for the first time; more info on the Los Carneros roundabout apartment complex; an effort to preserve old airplane hangars. 3

April 19, 2023

Seven Bar & Kitchen Has Found a New Home

More food news: AMA Sushi ditched its à la carte menu; Handlebar is going to stay open later; Taqueria La Unica now has an English menu; Goodland Waffles & Melts is at Mosaic Locale; the location of Satellite's satellite; the back patio is open at Longoria Wines; more on Organic Soup Kitchen's second outpost; a new meal-delivery service called Kitchenette. 3

Newsletter: April 19

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April 18, 2023

Exuberantly Decorated Hope Ranch Villa Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a Hope Ranch flip; Santecito Drive house that could use another bathroom; midcentury in upper San Roque; three-bedroom Casitas de la Riviera condo; small Riviera fixer; and more.