Author: Erik Torkells

August 23, 2022

The Future of Paseo Nuevo Is Unclear

Other recent news: The original Motel 6, near East Beach, charges as much as $426 per night; Santa Barbara County to install license-plate readers; Elings Park now has a free nine-hole disc golf course; monkeypox vaccine to be available at Pride events; Girls Inc. is suing a real estate brokerage and developer.

August 22, 2022

Golden Quadrangle Ranch House Flipped for $7.65 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1999 Hedgerow compound; a sprawling two-bedroom on Eucalyptus Hill; Mediterranean and midcentury houses on the Riviera; and more.

August 21, 2022

Dutch Garden Is Getting Closer to Opening

More food news: The Whole Foods renovation continues; Juice Ranch is opening a Solvang outpost; Hook & Press's savory new treat; Corazón Cocina is taking over the food at M. Special; you can now check out an induction burner from the library; the Baker's Table's new location has opened. 4

Newsletter: August 21

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August 20, 2022

Three New Apartment Buildings in the Works

With a total of 152 units, the projects offer an interesting glimpse at efforts to address the housing crisis in Santa Barbara. 5

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

August 19, 2022

The Cutest Little Oceanfront Cottage

Noteworthy new listings also include 1925 Riviera house with glamorous bones; room for improvement on Campanil Hill; quirky floor plan a few doors down from La Cumbre Country Club; a Hope Ranch starter home; something vivid on Pill Hill; and more. 4

August 18, 2022

A Santa Barbara Landmark Is for Sale

Other recent news: Married tech billionaires bought the Toro Canyon contemporary; a rare glimpse of a U-2 spy plane; Red Studio salon moved to State Street; proposal to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open through 2035; former TV star running for mayor of Ojai. 4

August 17, 2022

Cardigans Yarn Shop Is Closing Next Month

Plus: The buyer of the former Rancho San Marcos Golf Course property; Pride Week lineup of events; mysterious radio antenna on De La Vina; Santa Barbara Airport installed a lactation pod; Ted Collier exhibit at Maune Contemporary. 1

Newsletter: August 17

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