Author: Erik Torkells

September 27, 2021

Three Santa Barbara Restaurants Were Awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand

More food news: The county extended its parklet provision for another two years; a new sake-and-grapefruit spritz born in Montecito; a profile of the Good Plow; activity at a former restaurant space on Chapala; the Santa Barbara Lobster Fest is coming up. 1

September 26, 2021

Santa Barbara to Make Life Difficult for Liquor Stores

Other recent news: Los Padres National Forest has reopened; a long look at the cannabis situation in Carpinteria; Santa Barbara Ice & Propane appears to have closed; Goleta to fight Winchester Canyon cannabis farm; apartment complex at Castillo and Carrillo moves forward. 2

Newsletter: September 26

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September 25, 2021

Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

September 23, 2021

One-of-a-Kind Downtown House Seeks $3 Million

Noteworthy new listings also include Old World charm in Sea Meadow, rare turnkey in Hope Ranch, a Lower Riviera fixer, and more.

An Aimless Wander Through Hidden Valley

Wedged between Hope Ranch and Las Positas is a neighborhood that feels like its own little world. 4

September 22, 2021

The Riviera Theatre Is Reopening

Plus: A visit to the new tween shop Lemondrop; four new public pickleball courts in Goleta; a $20 million listing in Hope Ranch that's worth a look; exhibit about artist Edward Borein and his circle of friends; cool tote at Mate Gallery.

Newsletter: September 22

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September 21, 2021

95-Year-Old Eastside Bridge to Be Replaced

Other recent news: A clear explanation of the state's new housing laws; Randall Road Debris Basin should be done by year end; U.S. Bank to buy Union Bank; the tree of the month is the Nile tulip tree.

Four-Cottage Compound at Miramar Beach Nets a $3 Million Pandemic Premium

Last week's notable sales also included a beachfront condo in Rincon, a Campanil house in need of reinvention, yet another Hope Ranch fixer; a lucrative vacant-lot flip, and more.