Author: Erik Torkells

July 20, 2025

Newsletter: July 20

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 1

July 18, 2025

A Zhushfest Way Above E. Mountain Drive

Noteworthy new listings also include a TV Hill party palace; Ennisbrook single-level; something unique on Hidden Valley Lane; modest architecture in Campanil; Modern Zen in Rancho San Antonio; and more. 5

July 17, 2025

The Federal Raid on a Carpinteria Business

Other recent news: Likely start date for the final phase of Highway 101 widening; more women's apparel on Coast Village Road; update on the removal of ficus trees on Milpas Street; this year's Fiesta parade route; new jewelry repair shop; possible shift in the deadlock over Sable Offshore's attempt to restart operations; Ventura will reopen Main Street to cars in the fall; outsourcing at Edhat. 27

July 16, 2025

The San Roque Outpost of Jeannine’s Will Not Reopen to the Public

More food news: One of State Street's Indian restaurants has closed; three Mesa establishments are looking to add permanent parklets; new marshmallow maker; O Nigiri has taken the place of Shintori Sushi; first impressions of a Napa taqueria's foray into Ventura; the raddest restaurant merch in town. 12

Newsletter: July 16

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July 15, 2025

Gobernador Canyon Avocado Farm Sells for $5.375 Million

Last week's sales also include a stylish Mesa house for $4.15 million; Hot Springs vacant lot; 1922 three-bedroom on the Lower Riviera; and a 1919 Structure of Merit across from Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden.

July 14, 2025

The Upper Village Is Getting Another Bank Branch

Plus: Swimwear chain confirmed for Coast Village Road; Loveworn has opened a Carpinteria shop; the Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury weighs in; fence proposed around the landmark Moreton Bay fig tree; electronic duo to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Melissa Chandon paintings at Caldwell Snyder. 11

July 13, 2025

Seoulmate Kitchen Is Open at the Santa Barbara Public Market

More food news: Seoulmate's bar menu for Cooney's is now live; new Thai restaurant on State Street; Shintori Sushi has closed; Odessa Lounge has closed; the Carpinteria branch of the Nugget is open; Stica in Santa Ynez debuts tomorrow; new restaurateurs have taken over the Ranch House in Ojai; Ventura now has an outpost of Corazón Cocina; profiles of Cody's Cafe, Pony Kitchen + Cocktails, Cafe La Fonda, and High Seas Mead. 3

Newsletter: July 13

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