Author: Erik Torkells

April 15, 2026

Newsletter: April 15

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April 14, 2026

“European Country Manor” in Hope Ranch Sells for $9.15 Million

Last week's sales also include an off-market Mediterranean for $17.85 million; Lower Village midcentury; another Santa Barbara Polo Residence; Toro Canyon renovation; Riviera spiffer-upper; Sheffield Drive cottage; and more.

April 13, 2026

The Plan for the Yellow Cottage in the Funk Zone

Plus: More on the pedestrian easements at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; crafting and mahjong shop coming to Summerland; Santa Barbara Airport wants to add more parking; The Well Gardens opens this Saturday; James Taylor tribute concert; new end date for the Via Real construction; a state law about parking that's worth remembering. 10

April 12, 2026

Coyote’s Market Has the Good Stuff

“We really care about food," says Caroline Hernandez, who has just opened Coyote's Market in Carpinteria with her husband, Peter. "Everything here has our stamp of approval.” The main focus is on local, sustainably raised meat and seafood, along with delicious accompaniments. 14

Newsletter: April 12

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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 10, 2026

Land Magic in the Heart of Riven Rock

Noteworthy new listings also include a winner in Birnam Wood; Mediterranean across from Hendry's Beach; butch Tuscan on E. Mountain Drive; project near Cold Spring School; 1923 Upper East colonial; quite the catio on the Lower Riviera; and more. 2

April 9, 2026

Santa Barbara Is Closer to Limiting Rent Increases

Other recent news: ICE arrests at county jails; Calle Cesar Chavez headed toward renaming; the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has closed; Montecito water and sewage districts might merge; fundraising drive for Elings Park softball complex; the Pea Soup Andersen’s building conundrum. 3

April 8, 2026

Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria

More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up. 3

Newsletter: April 8

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