Author: Erik Torkells

July 26, 2026

Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 5

July 24, 2026

An Eye-Popping Price in Samarkand

Noteworthy new listings also include a grande dame with elbow room on the Lower Riviera; what might be the best property on Shepard Mesa; Toro Canyon spiffer-upper; Upper East Tudor; 1890 Victorian downtown; traditional curb appeal in Bel Air Knolls; and more.

July 23, 2026

Beach Tar Blamed on Natural Seepage

Other recent news: TJ Maxx said to be opening in Goleta; two aggressive mosquito species found here; automated self-service dry cleaning kiosk; Pedro De La Cruz and Olivia Joffrey art exhibit. 6

July 22, 2026

New York–Style Pizzeria Opening on State Street

More food news: First look at downtown's new Indian breakfast-and-lunch restaurant; opening forecast for Cajé Coffee Roasters in Goleta; Noma Projects pantry pop-up at Domecíl; The Ellwood's outdoor event space; Ojai restaurant closing; Pressed Juicery's Santa Barbara outpost has shuttered. 11

Newsletter: July 22

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July 21, 2026

A New Cannabis Shop on Upper State Street

Plus: Update on the Rosewood Miramar's Beach gates; temporary tenant for a former Rite Aid in Goleta; another single-artist gallery downtown; Padaro Lane and the California Coastal Trail; interesting Padaro Lane house under construction; Fortune Feimster show. 2

July 20, 2026

1919 Villa Sells for $600,000 Less Than in 2022

Last week's sales also include architectural quirk in Hope Ranch; Hidden Valley Lane Supertuscan; the one at the base of the Rincon Island pier; Torito Road floops; Mission-inspired house in Cielito; and more.

July 19, 2026

A Walk in the Clouds in Cielito

During a stretch of gray weather, I thought I might find sunshine up in the Cielito neighborhood—where else, if not in "little heaven"? It too was gray, alas, but far from unbearable. 10

Newsletter: July 19

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 3