Author: Erik Torkells

October 29, 2022

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 6

October 28, 2022

A Cozy Compound Way Up Toro Canyon

Noteworthy new listings also include a Eucalyptus Hill house for those in a complex relationship; 1887 Queen Anne in the Upper East; California cottage overlooking the Montecito Club golf course; and a Summerland house with primo views in both directions.

October 27, 2022

In the Footsteps of Old Santa Barbara

Objectively speaking, there can't be a single best neighborhood in Santa Barbara. Subjectively, the Presidio wins hands down. Its nine square blocks have more character than most Southern California towns. 17

October 26, 2022

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Bought an Oceanfront House Here

Plus: The State Street Promenade will become a "living experiment" for cyclists and pedestrians; UCSB's proposed Munger Hall got two floors smaller; ribbon-cutting for the Randall Road Debris Basin; the candidates for District 1 of the Santa Barbara Unified School District; expansion plans for the Santa Barbara Auto Group. 11

Newsletter: October 26

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October 25, 2022

Sneak Preview of the Social Club for Parents and Kids

Plus: Tri-County Produce appears to have been sold; what's up with Ghost Village Road trick-or-treating this year; update on the Electrify America charging station coming to downtown; a new musical called "Miss You Like Hell." 4

October 24, 2022

Conan O’Brien Sold His Padaro Lane Compound

Last week's sales also include a remodeled San Roque house for $3 million; four-bedroom on 6.13 acres in upper Carpinteria; Riviera makeover opportunity; two on Eucalyptus Hill; and more.

October 23, 2022

Inside the Reborn Ballard Inn

And more explorations in the Santa Ynez Valley: A beer bar for wine-industry people; satisfying Mexican food in Solvang; and autumnal bounty at a pair of honor-system farmstands. 3

Newsletter: October 23

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October 22, 2022

Mony’s Is Now Open for Dinner

More food news: Pearl Social's holiday extravaganza is coming back; L'antica Pizzeria da Michele Is very close to opening; the rumored tenant of the former Montecito Wine Bistro space; update on Oat Bakery's Goleta outpost; a liquor-license application on Park Lane in Montecito; Pueblo Pollo's special Pakistani menu. 2