Author: Erik Torkells

April 1, 2022

Buyer of $52 Million Montecito Mansion Revealed

Other recent news: Temporary bypass lane to be installed on four-stretch of Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura; the Summer Solstice parade won't be on State Street this year; neighbors object to "keyless" hotel coming to Garden Street; Santa Barbara redistricting map finalist; Rincon Trail Project gets stalled by appeals; local dentist with a support dog for patients. 1

99-Room Farm Resort Proposed for the Carpinteria Bluffs

The plan for the 27.53-acre site calls for "roughly 7 acres of organic farm; a hotel with a 59-room lodge, 34 bungalows and six cabins; 16 residential units located in a single building; open space and trails; and a restaurant, event space and farmstand." 6

March 31, 2022

Marty’s Pizza Will Likely Have to Close This Fall

More food news: Another name change for Corazón Cocina's spinoff on E. Victoria Street; update on Saint Bibiana, opening in the Little Kitchen space; Low Pigeon will be incorporated into Lighthouse Coffee; a monthly pop-up gay bar; Savoy Cafe & Deli is once again open for dinner; oregano buds at Il Fustino. 5

March 30, 2022

Why Is So Much of the Macy’s Store Empty?

"What's going on at the Macy's store in La Cumbre Plaza? The second floor is empty and there are toys on the ground floor." —D. 1

Newsletter: March 30

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March 29, 2022

The Biggest Sale of the Year (So Far)

Last week's sales also include a remarkable price in the Golden Quadrangle; a Coast Village fixer that went for $1.125 million over ask; widescreen views at an Alameda Padre Serra midcentury; and many more.

March 28, 2022

Grocery Workers Vote to Call a Strike

But no date has been set yet. Other recent news: Branding Santa Barbara as Silicon Riviera; trapeze school to extend its stay in Vera Cruz Park; 332-apartment complex proposed for Goleta; neat houses featured in Santa Barbara magazine; Hearst Castle will finally reopen; Letter Perfect stationery shop has left Coast Village Road; Instagram retools its algorithm to favor video (so sign up for the email newsletter!). 10

March 27, 2022

The Little Kitchen Is Closing After Six Years

More food news: Local on Coast Village Road is getting close to opening; Taste of Santa Barbara tickets are now on sale; Shalhoob is said to be opening a bar in the Public Market; the mother-daughter team behind Beans BBQ; what the Ballard Inn's new owners have in store for the hotel and restaurant; Bar Le Côte chefs moonlight on a taco pop-up; new Mexican restaurant opening on the Westside; there's hope for the Paradise Store & Grill.

Newsletter: March 27

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March 26, 2022

1920s Glamour in the Golden Quadrangle for $20 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include a supersized manor in Ennisbrook; 143 oceanfront acres west of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; FSBO on Channel Drive; Campanil house with potential; 1952 house on the south side of Alameda Padre Serra; 1970s lines on the Lower Riviera; and more.