Author: Erik Torkells

April 22, 2026

Large Furniture Store Opening on State Street

Plus: The new stoplight on Coast Village Road; Beck to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; the Carpinteria outpost of The Shopkeepers appears to have closed; new boutique in Kismet's former space in the Upper Village; Blue Man Group at the Granada Theatre; Funk Zone–ish hotel to be two Marriott brands; another Funk Zone fitness studio; State Street's reliance on resale; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 33

Newsletter: April 22

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April 21, 2026

Contemporary Ennisbrook Estate Sells for $25.5 Million

Last week's sales also include a Glen Oaks floops; two on Hope Ranch's main drag; Birnam Wood semicircle; Alta Mesa off-market; architectural quirk on Barker Pass Road; two cuties in San Roque; and more.

April 20, 2026

Linden Square’s Rooftop Bar Opens Today

More food news: Update on South Coast Deli's Funk Zone outpost; Yona Redz has closed; a visit to Monte's farmer's market; the Santa Barbara Wine Festival is in June; Gracie is serving up good value at the harbor. 7

April 19, 2026

The Draft Plan for State Street

You can read all 153 pages or this quick summary. 36

Newsletter: April 19

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins.) 2

April 17, 2026

A Steal on Pepper Hill for $17 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1926 Mary Craig at the end of a Hedgerow cul-de-sac; another one on Santa Rosa Lane; three lovely spec renos; midcentury chalet in Hope Ranch; and more. 1

April 16, 2026

Randy Rowse Dropped Out of the Mayoral Race

Other recent news: Another snakebite on front-country trails; nine cannabis operators' licenses revoked; Carpinteria Valley begins work on facility to make wastewater potable; Ensemble Theatre Company's next season.

April 15, 2026

Pizzeria-and-More to Open on Coast Village Road

"It's a combination of three concepts: Sally Boy’s pizza, Eataly, and Round Swamp Farm in the Hamptons," says Dave Cantin, whose company is behind the project. 16