Author: Erik Torkells

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.

Newsletter: December 28

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December 27, 2022

New Downtown Penthouse Sells for $3.45 Million

Last week's sales also include a 40-acre ocean-view lot flipped for a loss; Hope Ranch fixer/teardown; Samarkand three-bedroom with appealing outdoor space; Gibraltar Road two-bedroom listed since 2017; and more. 3

December 26, 2022

Longtime Santa Barbara Chef Has Taken Over the Polo Club Restaurant

More food news: The new restaurant at the Leta hotel in Goleta; Handlebar Coffee Roasters, Hook & Press, and Tamar are taking a break; new coffee bar in Paseo Nuevo; owner of Burbank's Smoke House rumored to be working on something here; profile of Vega Vineyard & Farm; the National Heirloom Exposition is coming to Ventura. 4

December 25, 2022

The Mysteries of Istanbul

The beguiling city is at the nexus of east and west, ancient and modern—and yet it also feels very far away. 3

Newsletter: December 25

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