Author: Erik Torkells

January 11, 2026

Newsletter: January 11

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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 9, 2026

Preppy, Pretty, and Pink in Ennisbrook

Noteworthy new listings also include a Harbor Hills project with some of the best views in town; 1929 Riviera Spanish with contemporary interiors; Upper East single-level; Hidden Valley for $3.5 million; and the floops of a Hope Ranch hacienda.

January 8, 2026

Who’s Running for Mayor of Santa Barbara

Other recent news: Super-heavy rocket launches in consideration at Vandenberg; the craziest real estate video ever; emergency rent freeze in the works; Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi bought an estate in Montecito; more flights from Santa Barbara Airport to four cities; new-ish architectural guidebook; no construction yet at the Goleta Valley Library. 17

January 7, 2026

A Meat-and-Seafood Market Is Opening in Carpinteria

More food news: The debut date of Drover's Doughnuts in Goleta; chain restaurant rumored to be replacing Anchor Rose at the harbor; Santa Barbara Food Connection and Santa Playa Mariscos have closed; the former Derf's is still available; Frinj Coffee update; State Street restaurant space. 21

Newsletter: January 7

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January 6, 2026

A Raft of Store Closings

Plus: Including Far West Guns, Whitney Chic Boutique, Paradise Imports, and Caravan by KiKiSol; More Mesa bluff erosion imperils homes; Los Patos Way tenant confirmed; "for lease" sign at Open Air Bicycles; drainage and slippery patching on the 101. 7

January 5, 2026

San Roque Cutie Sells for $155,000 Over Asking Price

Last week's sales also include an apparent spec reno above Foothill Road; Concha Loma fixer with funky-shaped pool; Mesa two-bedroom; Mission Canyon house immediately put up for rent; Lake Los Carneros five-bedroom; and a couple of spiffer-uppers. 3

January 4, 2026

Municipal Winemakers Is Leaving the Funk Zone

More food news: Funk Zone cocktail bar not happening; Merci is getting close to introducing dinner service; paper menus at Aperitivo; Happy Cat Eats looks to expand its outdoor seating; Que profile; nightclub on lower State Street; Cantwell's new operator; update on Lucky Penny's outpost in Los Olivos. 8

Newsletter: January 4

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