Author: Erik Torkells

July 23, 2020

1925 Lower Riviera Cottage With Four Decks

Other noteworthy new listings: Another massive Mediterranean mansion in Montecito; teardown next to the Pepper Hill lair-in-progress; Hope Ranch compound with putting green; move-in-ready in Summerland; on the seventh fairway in Birnam Wood; new-build near the San Marcos Preserve; contemporary design in the Sea Meadow enclave.

July 22, 2020

The Locals Who Have Donated the Most to Trump and Biden

Other recent news: Orlando Bloom found the collar of his lost dog; city parking machines now take credit cards; banner year for county crops; UCSB Arts & Lectures events have been rescheduled; city council votes to spare troublesome Westside tree.

Climbing the Back of Eucalyptus Hill

A delightful stroll from Montecito to Santa Barbara via Eucalyptus Hill Road, with detours on many side streets. 2

Newsletter: July 22

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July 21, 2020

Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Opens This Week

More food news: The Vons store in Montecito is getting self-checkout; first look at the menu for Little Dom's Seafood; "Parasite" noodle dish from Secret Bao; Noemi pizzeria is now open daily; the 805 Hazy & Deli space is for lease.

Hair and Nail Salons Can Reopen Outside

Plus: Porch's moving sale starts Friday; architects seek your input about the future of State Street; photo of the new Cold Spring Bridge; house proposed across from Dorinda Triangle; aerial photo of new Carp 101 interchange; bike/pedestrian path in the works between Buellton and Solvang.

July 20, 2020

Should the Name of Indio Muerto Street Be Changed?

Other recent news: State order means Santa Barbara schools will start the year remotely; local woman cares for possums; eucalyptus trees trimmed at Ellwood Mesa butterfly habitat; salon owners wonder why they can't work outside; the history of a Colonial Revival house on Santa Barbara Street.

Little Dom’s Seafood in Carpinteria Has Soft-Opened

More food news: Online ordering and delivery at Bibi Ji; another block of State Street to be narrowed for restaurants' use; Onus Donuts's appropriately old-school T-shirts; expanded dining space at San Ysidro Ranch; new Carp café/shop; Lompoc winery for sale.

July 19, 2020

Newsletter: July 19

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July 18, 2020

C’est Cheese Has Closed

In a big blow to Santa Barbara's gourmet aspirations—and obviously to all of us who love quality cheese—C'est Cheese announced that today was its last day.