Author: Erik Torkells

January 4, 2023

Newsletter: January 4

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January 3, 2023

Eucalyptus Hill Midcentury Sells for $9.75 Million

Last week's sales also include a Sycamore Canyon Road four-bedroom after 15 months; 1928 Craftsman on the Lower Riviera; and a Brinkerhoff Avenue duplex.

January 2, 2023

First Look at the Menu of the Mexican Restaurant Opening Downtown

More food news: Opening forecast for Gala, the all-day restaurant coming to the former Low Pigeon space; checking in with Derf's Cafe; Creaminal merchandise; Drover's Doughnuts in Los Olivos has closed; Oat Bakery's bread faces. 7

January 1, 2023

Walking in Circles in Alta Mesa

Quirkiness abounds in the area around Skyline Circle, with higgledy-piggledy streets, a panoply of architecture styles, and the little details that make a neighborhood feel unique.

Newsletter: January 1

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December 31, 2022

The State of the Site

Siteline continues to grow, with traffic nearly doubling this year. Plus: A look back at the most-read posts of the past 12 months—the winner may surprise you—and a reminder that feedback is genuinely welcome. 5

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

December 30, 2022

Rolling Out the Barrel in Bel Air Knolls

Noteworthy new listings also include the attempted flip of a squat Hope Ranch house; an Upper East three-bedroom; and a pair of opportunities to buy access to Hollister Ranch. 5

December 29, 2022

The Theme of the 2023 Summer Solstice Celebration

Other recent news: 90-minute parking limit coming to Old Town Goleta; update on the apartment complex in the works for De La Vina and Carrillo; Sansum Clinic staff can now charge patients for emails; 24-unit mixed-use development proposed for Carpinteria Avenue.

December 28, 2022

The New Tenant of the Victor the Florist Space

Plus: Cat Mewseum coming to State Street; Palma Colectiva opening in Victoria Court; the Flaming Lips in concert; Bellosguardo's outbuildings by the beach; the history of the "El Prado" sign at the new Courtyard by Marriott.