Author: Erik Torkells

January 26, 2026

Renowned Interior Designer’s Home Sells for $10.16 Million

Last week's sales also include a contemporary aerie of concrete and glass; 1980s architecture near Toro Canyon; Alta Mesa spec reno; spiffer-upper above San Roque in just 11 days; Bel Air Knolls four-bedroom; Mesa fixer; and more. 4

January 25, 2026

A New Tasting Room on Coast Village Road

More food news: Expanded hours at Little Mountain; update on Linden Square's rooftop bar; comparing coffee prices at Santa Barbara cafés; El Pollo Loco is opening in Goleta; tour Spain with the chef of Dom's Taverna; profiles of Manifattura and The Copper Restaurant; new tasting room in Los Alamos; frozen lasagna worth the trip. 9

Newsletter: January 25

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

January 23, 2026

A Tale of Two Montecito Mediterraneans

Noteworthy new listings also include new-build energy off San Antonio Creek Road; multi-level villa on La Vista del Oceano; Campanil fixer; Toro Canyon renovation; three in East Mesa; 1922 Wallace Neff in a tough spot; Park Highlands spiffer-upper; adorable 1930 cottage in San Roque; and more.

January 22, 2026

Downtown Film Center on Track to Open in Two Weeks

Other recent news: Final approval for five-story apartment building on W. De La Guerra; Santa Barbara County executive officer to retire; more on the overtime shenanigans at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; step forward for the Goleta Valley Library; new theater company in town; Goleta to host a World Cup contender. 4

January 21, 2026

The Westmontish Region of Montecito

The residential area southwest of Westmont College has surprises up its sleeve, including a secret park, an HOA, and trails through the woods. 10

Newsletter: January 21

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January 20, 2026

Stylish Apartment Building Proposed for Los Patos Way

Plus: The Santa Claus Lane bike path; might Montecito ban gas-powered leaf blowers?; update on the row of eucalyptus trees on East Valley Road; another Santa Barbara Bowl show announced; parts of Goleta Beach County Park to close for storm-related repairs; Vandenberg Space Force Base's self-mythologizing; group show at Marcia Burtt Gallery; taking San Ysidro Trail all the way to the top. 10

January 19, 2026

1923 Estate on the Front Row of Eucalyptus Hill Sells for $12.8 Million

Last week's sales also include a substantial loss in the Golden Quadrangle; the Ortega Ridge one with the ridgetop pool; French Country home in Ballard; Sycamore Canyon Road floops; two in Hollister Ranch; San Roque cutie with a big yard; Lower Riviera cottage; and more.