Author: Erik Torkells

September 30, 2026

Newsletter: September 30

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September 29, 2026

New Construction on Dorinda Triangle Sells for $11.25 Million

Last week's sales also include a Santa Ynez Valley compound; Montecito Shores two-bedroom for $5.85 million; spiffer-upper near Cold Spring School; Mesa off-market; 1980s colonial in Bel Air Knolls; and more 1

September 28, 2026

A Peek at the Biltmore’s Poolside Palapas

Plus: Contenders for the renaming of Calle Cesar Chavez; East Valley Road garage under new ownership; meeting about the proposed Padaro Lane railroad expansion; StretchLab Montecito has closed; new leather goods shop in El Paseo; vandalism of tree plaques; Ageless Fitness has moved; up next at Seimandi & Leprieur gallery. 18

September 27, 2026

Opening in Carpinteria: Rincon General Bodega and Wine Bar

More food news: St. Bibiana is expanding; The Ellwood rethought its model; Alma Fonda Fina name change; open house and cookout at the White Buffalo Land Trust; opening date for the Restaurant at Edna; profiles of Vic's Wine Bar and Ojai Mountain Farm; Jeannine's is annexing Tap Thai's space in Goleta; Mini Kabob returns to Na Na Thai. 23

Newsletter: September 27

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

September 25, 2026

An Adorable Moody Sisters Cottage That Got Moved to the Mesa

Noteworthy new listings also include a jaunty roofline on Padaro Lane; Ortega Ridge single-level; a hop and a skip from Montecito Union School; good energy on Eucalyptus Hill; handsome devil on the back of the Riviera; pied-à-terre with a view; and more.

September 24, 2026

Highlights of the Fall Art Season

When it comes to the arts, Santa Barbara punches well above its weight. In coming months, you can enjoy world-class gallery shows, sublime music performances, exciting theater, and even visits to artists’ studios.

The Surfliner Inn Vote Got Pushed Back

Other recent news: Santa Barbara rent stabilization moves forward; the rise of e-bike injuries; Republican congressional candidate ditches the party; the latest on Sable Offshore; Santa Rosa Island reopens for overnight camping. 3

September 23, 2026

Vanity, Thy Name Is… (Part 4)

The best vanity license plates are the ones that are a little surprising. 7