Author: Erik Torkells

November 7, 2021

More Fallout from the UCSB Dorm Debacle

While the university explained the rationale for its proposed Munger Hall and benefactor Charlie Munger compared the bedrooms to basement restrooms, students protested, architecture history professors started a petition, and local architects blasted the design. Other recent news: Goleta will sue UCSB over the lack of student housing; Carpinteria High School's Warrior statue will not be redesigned; the Rincon Multi-Use Trail moves forward; more study approved for floating wind farms.

Newsletter: November 7

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November 6, 2021

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3

November 5, 2021

You Could Be the King of TV Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1952 adobe walkable to Hammonds Beach; a 2006 San Roque house with the spirit and charm of an older property; a Lower Riviera fixer; and more.

November 4, 2021

The County Has Extended Its Health Order Requiring Masks Indoors

Other recent news: Randy Rowse and the three city council incumbents were declared election winners; an interview with Rowse; why Santa Barbara needs a runoff or ranked-choice voting; Charlie Munger defends his depressing UCSB dorm design; county Planning Commission formally rejected ExxonMobil's trucking proposal; the former Nordstrom building has new owners wary of big-box retail.

A Local Jewelry Brand’s New Shop Downtown

Plus: A visit to Aloes in Wonderland; author Susan Orlean at Chaucer's Books; screenings of "Santa Barbara Weed Country" documentary; a presentation by architect Marc Appleton at the University Club; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" stumper; care to recommend a movie theater? 1

November 3, 2021

Low Pigeon’s Second Café Opens Today

More food news: A local barbecue company is opening a restaurant downtown; Bar Le Côte is closed while it recovers from a fire; the Cabrillo Pavilion restaurant appears to be debuting soon; High Seas Mead has plans for a taproom, cider, wine, and more; a profile of Centennial Beer Hall; Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant in Goleta is shooting to reopen in January; the price that the Hotel Californian recently fetched; brewery confirmed for the Funk Zone; confirmation of IHOP's new Goleta location. 4

Newsletter: November 3

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November 2, 2021

Low Voter Turnout Expected in Today’s City Election

Other recent news: Drama at the election's finish line; monarch butterflies are slowly returning to Goleta, but in low numbers; Morro Bay's power plant stacks are to be demolished; an increase in women board members at the region's publicly traded companies.

Sweet Hope Ranch Oceanfront Goes for $2 Million Over Ask

Last week's sales also included a 50-acre lot on the far side of Toro Canyon; a contemporary Riviera for $7.25 million; an adorable 1929 Hedgerow house; a successful flip on Bella Vista; an "Aspen-inspired retreat" in San Roque; and more.