Author: Erik Torkells

February 24, 2023

Hope Ranch Compound With Room to Move for $22.5 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a Riviera new-build with mesmerizing views; geometry gone wild in Montecito; 1930s cottage in Coast Village; and a sweet little getaway up near the Botanic Garden.

February 23, 2023

A Big New Gym Is Opening Downtown

Plus: Adventure park with ziplining is coming to the Santa Ynez Valley; the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is coming up; Father John Misty, the Head and the Heart, and Rebelution to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; an Instagram account for local history buffs; are neighbors getting annoyed by pickleball? 5

February 22, 2023

Is Peasants Feast Thinking of Starting Dinner Service?

More food news: Rumored tenant for former downtown McDonald's; We Want the Funk profile; the Women Winemakers Celebration is coming up; the inaugural Ojai Food + Wine event is this fall; yoga and wine at Frequency Wines; appealing menu at Good Lion/Sama Sama collaboration in Ventura; any Easter brunch suggestions? 5

Newsletter: February 22

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February 21, 2023

1880s Queen Anne in the Upper East Sells for $3.2 Million

Last week's sales also include a Fig Avenue apartment complex; four-bedroom in outer Carp; the Bel Air Knolls spec reno with a galvanized-metal pool; the Summerland house with rooftop parking; and more. 4

February 20, 2023

Name That Santa Barbara Building (Part 2)

The folks at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum went through the Gledhill Library collection to find old photos of Santa Barbara so we can play a game: can you identify which buildings these are? 12

February 19, 2023

The Las Aves Developer Has Taken Over More of Los Patos Way

Plus: Housing for the homeless is said to be in the works for 1.7 acres on upper State Street; more on MarBorg's hefty rate hike for non-curbside service; Channel City Lumber is opening a Santa Barbara store; Angel boutique is moving; an update on the Best Western Pepper Tree Hotel; the Santa Barbara Antique Show is coming up; E. Mountain Drive has reopened at the Cold Spring trailhead; Trombone Shorty, Ziggy Marley, and Mavis Staples to play the Santa Barbara Bowl. 10

Newsletter: February 19

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February 18, 2023

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 7

Second Time Around for a Sweet Little House in the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include: Backyard for days in Yankee Farm; a rare Owen Road listing; welcoming California cottage in Cielito; what $3.575 million buys in San Roque; one for Elings Park devotees; 1913 Craftsman in the Upper East; and more. 2