Author: Erik Torkells

December 19, 2021

Newsletter: December 19

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December 18, 2021

Cannabis Tax Revenue Continues to Decline

Other recent news: Upgraded security technology coming to the Santa Barbara airport; Montecito YMCA's new buildings face pushback; Laguna Blanca School has accepted more students than it's allowed to have; the many ways the proposed Munger Hall would affect the campus; Goleta looks at ways to temper the effects of the SB 9 housing bill; a gym has opened the former Sizzler space in Old Town Goleta.

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

December 17, 2021

A Fresh Look for One of Montecito’s Oldest Houses

Noteworthy new listings also include a five-building Montecito compound with midcentury funk; single-level in Hope Ranch; an attempted flip for $4 million more than the owner paid three months ago; a Toro Canyon lot with permits; nice views on Coronada Circle; and more.

December 16, 2021

Where Pilates Meets High-Intensity Training

Plus: Groundbreaking for a 28-unit apartment building across from the farmers' market; a renovated and rebranded Malibu hotel; clarification about an Equestrian Avenue townhouse; the Miramar's Christmas tree promotion; a new organization called ARTS District Santa Barbara; El Rancho Carpintero's custom hats. 1

December 15, 2021

What’s the Point of This Light Pole?

"On W. Carrillo Street at the 101, there's a standard light pole. In addition to the usual light, it has two orange lights, one red light, and one green light. I thought they might be related to the train tracks, but they appear to be too far away. I have Googled this endlessly and cannot figure out what it is. Do you know?" —G. 1

Newsletter: December 15

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December 14, 2021

Is Something Big Brewing at La Cumbre Plaza?

Other recent news: Record-breaking rainfall in Santa Barbara County; an updated storm impact consideration map was released; statewide indoor mask mandate; Santa Barbara moves toward regulating sidewalk vendors; work completed on a Summerland Beach oil well; decommissioning of Platform Holly has restarted. 5

First Look Inside Montecito’s New Vegan Market

More food news: Local restaurateurs will run a restaurant in the Mollie's space; update on the Kitchen restaurant incubator on State Street; Padaro Beach Grill has temporarily closed after a fire; Chomp on the Rocks has pressed pause; Middle Eastern restaurant debuts at La Cumbre Plaza.

December 13, 2021

A House in Sea Meadow Has Doubled in Value in Five Years

Last week's sales also include a 1917 house by Frances T. Underhill; an unbuilt four-bedroom in the Boulders enclave; a 1951 house up near Westmont; and more. 2