Author: Erik Torkells

July 8, 2020

County Says No to Private Helistop

Other recent news: Direct flights to Sonoma County for two months; Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopens to the public; C Magazine's Summerland pop-up; Goleta abandons sales tax increase; how decommissioning oil platforms might affect fishing; new leopard at the zoo.

Meet the Man Building a Better Burrito

Like most of us, David Medina has ordered more pickup and delivery in the last few months than ever before—usually with disappointing results. So for Better Burrito, his new company specializing in breakfast burritos, he designed the experience around delivery. 1

Newsletter: July 8

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July 7, 2020

Pedestrian-Only State Street Is Now One Block Shorter

Plus: Coral Casino is renovating various parts of the complex; the latest glimpse of the Pepper Hill lair-in-progress; join Ojai Raptor Center for a bird release; Ambiance is gone; a "tennis kiosk" on San Ysidro Lane; auction signs.

How the Board of Supervisors Put the Cannabis Industry’s Interests First

Other recent news: Long waits for Covid-19 tests and results; Santa Barbara starts process of community review of police department; two local Boys & Girls Clubs merging; rare jellyfish spotted here.

Knapp’s Other Castle Is on the Market

The Montecito home of George Owen Knapp is being offered for $5.35 million. At one acre, it's but a crumb of the original 70-acre estate known as Arcady. Still, the 1905 Italianate house provides a glimpse of how life used to be. 3

July 6, 2020

Another Home Store Is Opening in Summerland

Other recent news: Fifteen-foot shark spotted off the Santa Barbara Harbor; San Marcos High School student making change happen; continued push for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; the man behind Montecito's beautiful memorial benches.

The Robin Hood of Restaurants Is Opening on State Street

Everytable, a chain that charges less in food deserts than in affluent areas, has chosen Santa Barbara for its first outpost outside of L.A. 1

Newsletter: July 6

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July 5, 2020

Eleven Recent Sales: Midcentury Renovations, Mediterranean Manors, and More

The market is still moving: here are 11 closings from the past week, from under $2 million to over $7 million.