Author: Erik Torkells

April 15, 2023

1920 Lower Riviera Bungalow for $2.1 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include an Ortega Ridge sprawler; "as is" 1970s architecture on the Riviera; oodles of character in a new-ish San Roque house; what used to be Ray and Joan Kroc’s Santa Ynez Valley ranch; and more. 5

April 14, 2023

MarBorg’s Non-Curbside Rate Hike Is Coming to Santa Barbara

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara City Council can't make up its mind about State Street parklet fees; Carpinteria Salt Marsh trails and beach access closed till June; park turtles to be relocated; Santa Claus Lane upgrade moves forward; recap of the debate over the proposed hotel at 101 Garden Street; Carrizo Plain superbloom photos. 7

April 13, 2023

Improvements Are Underway at Parma Park

Plus: Warehouse sale of staging decor; The Dirty Dog Wash & Goods is coming to De La Vina; the musical "Once" opens this week; Ojai's Porch Gallery has closed; the Santa Barbara Kite Festival is this Sunday; county survey about emergency preparedness; Figueroa Mountain wildflower tour. 2

April 12, 2023

First Impressions of Taqueria La Unica

The new sister restaurant of Los Agaves and Santo Mezcal is focused on Mexican street food, with a menu that makes no concessions to novices and a line out the door. 23

Newsletter: April 12

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April 11, 2023

Cool Contemporary Villa Sells for $15.79 Million

Last week's sales also include a 2016 Riviera house with views for days; new construction on five-plus acres in Goleta; a pair of Alta Mesa renovations; one-bedroom cabin on 81 acres; and more. 1

April 10, 2023

Montecito’s Restaurant Scene Is on the Verge of a Sea Change

More food news: Sweet Reef Boba debuts today; Beast Taqueria has opened inside M. Special on State Street; Organic Soup Kitchen semi-announced a second location; Lagerville beer festival is this Saturday; Motley Crew Ranch found a new location for its store; Roblar Winery is now serving dinner three nights a week. 7

April 9, 2023

An Outpost of L.A.’s Platform Is Coming to the Funk Zone

The plans call for "a collection of independent merchants, eateries, and creative businesses" in a complex of mainly one-story buildings. 16

Newsletter: April 9

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5