Author: Erik Torkells

September 10, 2025

Newsletter: September 10

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September 9, 2025

Carpinteria’s Heritage Goods & Supply Is Coming to Montecito

Plus: AIA Santa Barbara's annual ArchitecTours event; new Funk Zone art gallery; construction to start on the Milpas/Highway 101 interchange; Shakespeare at Elings Park; one-man show about Frédéric Chopin; the Goleta Lemon Festival is coming up; Drew and Ellie Holcomb to play the Lobero Theatre.

September 8, 2025

Park Lane House Sells for Nearly $6 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include big views from Eucalyptus Hill; oceanfront one-bedroom condo for $4.25 million; Carp house given a wellness-focused renovation; Bonnymede ground-floor; 1980 house out near the Bacara; and a Westside four-bedroom.

September 7, 2025

Mesa Burger Is Down to One Location

More food news: Discount for locals at Marisella in the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Charlie Palmer is taking over three Paso Robles restaurants/bars; Third Window has started making root beer; the Los Olivos Wine Festival and Santa Barbara Vintners Festival; Little King's breakfast sandwich; Masala Spice's corkage for beer. 15

Newsletter: September 7

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 7

September 5, 2025

What’s This Scaffold Structure on Las Positas Road?

"What's the scaffold structure on Las Positas just north of Veronica Springs Road? There's communication gear attached to it." 1

September 4, 2025

Shortfall in Santa Barbara Sales Tax Revenue

Other recent news: Tunnel Road to Inspiration Point to close for more repairs; the Katy Perry/Carl Westcott real estate battle continues; weekly rally in support of the Constitution; the tree of the month. 1

September 3, 2025

A Five-Block Adventure in Downtown Ventura

Given how close Ventura is and how much I like to explore, I know remarkably little about the city. The car-free stretch of E. Main Street was the perfect place to start. 12

Newsletter: September 3

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