Author: Erik Torkells

September 17, 2021

An Eastside House Where It’s Still 1956

Noteworthy new listings also include a chilly contemporary in the Golden Quadrangle; panoramic views in Mission Canyon; 10 acres above San Roque; an Oak Park multiplex; and a fixer on the back of the Riviera.

September 16, 2021

There’s a Kin Bakeshop Doughnut Pop-Up This Saturday

More food news: The revamped Corazón Cocina outpost at the Project; this year's Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival has been canceled; in praise of the Good Plow's fried oyster mushrooms; a profile of farmer Pearl Munak; quasi-recipe for Field + Fort's shakshuka.

September 15, 2021

Jake & Jones Is Hosting a Big Market at the Presidio

Plus: The forest closure has been extended; local jewelry brand opening a store downtown; the Montecito Motor Classic is coming up; screening of a film about Black cowboys in L.A.; last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer.

Newsletter: September 15

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September 14, 2021

A Montecito House Outpacing This Crazy Market

Last week's notable closings also include a good deal on a 10,823-square-footer; Ennisbrook house that went for nearly a million over ask; downtown Queen Anne with new outbuildings; and a Summerland house with a rooftop motor court.

Last Chance to Vote in the Recall Election

Other recent news: Mesa homeowner uses cameras to help foil burglary; E. Micheltorena condominium sent back to drawing board; monarch butterflies haven't returned to eucalyptus grove illegally cut down three years ago; Santa Barbara Trapeze's use of a public park; estate sale of items owned by Unity Shoppe founder Barbara Tellefson; grassroots effort to stop a farm outside Carpinteria from being developed; upcoming hearings on ExxonMobil’s proposal to restart oil production.

September 13, 2021

Bar Le Côte Has Started Taking Reservations

More food news: Corner Tap is now serving cocktails; new tenant at the Outback Steakhouse space; Modern Times rebranded its food program as Burgertorium; a recommendation for the Get Hooked seafood CSA. 1

September 12, 2021

The Story Behind Eight Jeff Shelton Buildings

Plus: Ortega Park redesign; Planned Parenthood book sale is coming up; Hacienda by Bonita Lifestyle's Summerland shop is closing (and everything is on sale); disrespectful hikers; Charles Arnoldi show at Caldwell Snyder Gallery; the city's odd bingo game. 1

Newsletter: September 12

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September 11, 2021

Carpinteria’s Avocado Festival Has Been Canceled

Other recent news: A step forward for 78-unit apartment building just off lower State Street; analyzing the dire water situation; city council candidates Kristen Sneddon and Barrett Reed debate; the transportation chief who claimed religious discrimination has resigned; why the bird refuge smells so bad; waxing salon opens downtown; Cox Communications to install gas-powered generators all over the area.