Author: Erik Torkells

January 24, 2021

Newsletter: January 24

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January 23, 2021

French Country Estate in the Golden Quadrangle Sells for $15.75 Million

Notable closings also include a 1905 estate on East Valley Road, a secretive transaction on Ashley Road, a teardown on 11 acres in the hills above Summerland, and an architectural fever dream.

January 22, 2021

The Beachside Bar-Cafe Is Closing for Good

More food news: The Miramar Beach Bar is open for takeout drinks; new locally produced food publication is about to launch; profile of Triple Chip delivery bakery; Gipsy Hill Bakery ordering is now easier.

January 21, 2021

Southwest Announced Which Cities It’ll Serve From Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Smaller counties such as Santa Barbara got less state pandemic funding; UCSB to resume most in-person classes in the fall; history of the Hilton's rotunda; the grand Potter Hotel that used to be on the beach. 1

More Details on Corazón Cocina’s New Sister Restaurant

It'll serve Mexican food, but different from the original establishment.

January 20, 2021

More Hotels Join the Day-Pass Trend

Plus: Hendry's Beach improvements completed; hotel conversion on State Street seeks submissions by local artists and craftspeople; Blue Sands Inn is getting an upgrade; fancy Riven Rock estate back on the market after a $4.25-million price cut; bike-share perks for early adopters.

Is This the Oddest House in Hope Ranch?

Noteworthy new listings also include a splendid 1938 Hedgerow hacienda, a grand six-bedroom on one of the Riviera's best streets, a flip attempt on School House Road, a Campanil fixer with dramatic views, and more.

Newsletter: January 20

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January 19, 2021

Junior High’s Wooden Flagpole Is a Victim of Vandalism

Other recent news: Buyer of Ortega Ridge architectural statement revealed; "road diet" proposed for Hollister Avenue in Old Town; Carpinteria library on its way to becoming independent.

What’s Up With the “No E-Bike” Signs on Local Trails?

"A friend saw these signs today, and they make no sense to us," wrote PJ. "Mountain bikers only use pedal assist while going uphill—going downhill, without pedal assist, they're going at the same speed as a friction bike. (Even with pedal assist, you can't go fast uphill as it’s too steep in Santa Barbara.) Wondering if you know anything...." 5