Author: Erik Torkells

March 13, 2026

Megaterranean on 10 Acres in Carpinteria’s Rancho Monte Alegre

Noteworthy new listings also include a Hope Ranch spiffer-upper; nice lines in Birnam Wood; spec reno of a Montecito cottage; Lower Village fixer(s); freestanding bathroom in Carpinteria; Cielito lot split; top-of-the-world views from Painted Cave; and more.

March 12, 2026

First Look at the Development Proposed for the Carpinteria Bluffs

Other recent news: No deadline extensions for cannabis odor scrubbers; what's next for the armory building on Canon Perdido Street; Santa Barbara might raise the property transfer tax; just one monarch butterfly spotted at Ellwood Mesa; short-term vacation rental ordinance moves forward; federal government continues to push for Sable Offshore; One805Live! performers announced.  13

March 11, 2026

How Long Will This Big Pipe Be at East Beach?

"While walking on the path by East Beach, my wife and I were curious about how much longer this giant pipe, which I assume is for the dredging in the harbor, is going to be along the coastline." 5

Newsletter: March 11

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March 10, 2026

The U.S. Postal Service Wants to Leave the Montecito Country Mart

Plus: Malia Mills has moved to The Post; 24-hour veterinary office is closing; two more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is coming up; more on the forthcoming Union Pacific railroad bridge; exhibit of photos taken with a pinhole camera. 3

March 9, 2026

8,480-Square-Foot Mediterranean Sells for $12.25 Million

Last week's sales also include the hexadecagon at Thousand Steps; floopses near Montecito Union and at Rincon Point; Hobson Beach Park oceanfront; Lower Riviera fixer with big view terrace; and more.

March 8, 2026

A New Restaurant Space in Carpinteria

More food news: Hints about what to expect from Monte's in Montecito and The Palms building in Carpinteria; vegetarian restaurant rumored for downtown; Santa Barbara Culinary Experience tickets; opening date for Sunstone's Coast Village Road tasting room; Clementine's Steak House got a new look; restaurant closings in Noleta and Goleta; Chase Restaurant & Lounge has reopened; Rodeo Room's omakase dinners. 8

Newsletter: March 8

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

March 6, 2026

A Stunner on a Montecito Cul-de-Sac

Noteworthy new listings also include a quirky floor plan near Miramar Beach; handsome new construction in Hope Ranch; another one on La Vista del Oceano; Summerland with south-facing yard; Tuscanish villa near Barker Pass Road; great views for $3 million; Mission Canyon love nest; and more.