Author: Erik Torkells

May 5, 2023

Spiffy 1927 Monterey Colonial in San Roque

Noteworthy new listings also include 1930s charm with a killer roof deck in Mission Canyon; boxy contemporary with midcentury energy; Mediterranean overlooking the Montecito Club golf course; the East Valley Road house with the wacky roofline; and more. 1

May 4, 2023

MichaelKate Interiors Is Closing in a Few Months

Plus: Cowboy Junkies to play the Lobero Theatre; I Madonnari street painting festival is on for Memorial Day Weekend; French Wave Film Festival lineup; rail bike tours out of Santa Paula; anyone know what the Montecito Club plans to do with all those palm trees? 1

May 3, 2023

Third Window Burgers Are Now Available Six Days a Week

More food news: Beacon's Ojai café has closed; Satellite is now open Sundays; waffle recipes from Goodland Waffles & Melts; Santa Barbara couple launched a mezcal line; terrace enlargement at the Biltmore's restaurant; Draughtsmen Aleworks opened a Solvang taproom; Provençal dinner by the Two Baking Brits; Twenty-Four Blackbirds collaboration with Flamingo Estate.

Newsletter: May 3

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May 2, 2023

Sistine Chapel Exhibit Is Coming to the Mission

Plus: Quonset hut for rent; Loma Alta Drive reopens this week; renderings of The Lofts at the Mill; 2024 dates for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival; abstract art at My Pet Ram; when the City Hall parking lot is open to the public. 6

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