Author: Erik Torkells

July 30, 2021

Riviera Bar Has Finally Opened

More food news: Three finalists for the Goleta Beach restaurant space; Institution Ale's side patio has opened; new hotel on Lower State Street hotel will be a sister to one in San José del Cabo; food vendors coming to the State Street Promenade Market; another Funk Zone tasting room has closed; Fatte's Pizza is open; Zodo's bowling alley was bought by Bowlero; exploring the Paso Market Walk in Paso Robles.

July 29, 2021

An Impeccable Little Westside Bungalow

Noteworthy new listings also include a turnkey remodel on the Lower Riviera; dramatic mountain views in Hope Ranch; sunken house in Birnam Wood; an extremely quirky Shepard Mesa property; and more. 1

Most Bedrooms at UCSB’s Proposed 5,000-Student Dorm Won’t Have Windows

Other recent news: Challengers emerge for city council members Meagan Harmon and Eric Friedman; the county is not required to enlarge its jail after all; commercial rocket launches made easier at Vandenberg Space Force Base; anonymous gun buyback; updated map for tsunami risk. 1

July 28, 2021

The 11 Best Things I’ve Eaten Lately

People often ask me for restaurant advice, and I can certainly give some, but I get much more enthusiastic when I can recommend specific dishes. 7

Newsletter: July 28

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July 27, 2021

Golden Quadrangle Mansion Sells for $15.8 Million

Other notable sales: Architectural exotica in Hope Ranch; Hedgerow development site for a big price; 1928 Carleton Winslow on Eucalyptus Hill; penthouse in Jeff Shelton’s El Andaluz Building; and more.

July 26, 2021

The Nook Has Reportedly Been Sold

More food news: Delicious sandwiches and more at the new Santa Barbara Hives shop; Bar Le Côte debuted a weekend takeout window; more on the revived Timbers space in Goleta; profile of Alessia Patisserie & Cafe; possible shift of plans for the Greenhouse on Milpas event space.

Santa Barbara Hives’s New Shop Is a Keeper

Plus: A visit to the cool Neal Feay aluminum fabricator; the Presidio state park has reopened with improvements; new needlepoint shop in Montecito; southbound 101 onramp in Summerland is slated to be completed by November 1; a real steal in Ojai; jewelry pop-up at the Montecito Country Mart; slow news day at the News-Press.

July 25, 2021

A Step Forward for Carpinteria’s Surfliner Inn

Other recent news: Remains found of debris-flow victim Jack Cantin; Santa Barbara has banned natural gas in most new construction projects; debate over solar panels atop a downtown garage; the redistricting process for the county's Board of Supervisors; interview with District 4 candidate Barrett Reed; La Cumbre Mutual Water Company seeks deal with Santa Barbara's desalination plant.

Newsletter: July 25

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