Author: Erik Torkells

June 19, 2025

The 2025-26 Arts & Lectures Lineup Has Been Announced

Other recent news: City receives $100,000 grant to paint the street at a downtown intersection; long construction project on upper De La Vina to start; interim UCSB chancellor; Rosewood Miramar Beach to fund and host county sheriff substation. 3

June 18, 2025

There’s More to Peru Than Machu Picchu

While the Incan ruins are understandably a highlight of any visit to the country, you'd do well to expand your horizons—not just to Lima, but also the Colca Canyon, Sacred Valley, and the stunning city of Arequipa. 2

Newsletter: June 18

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June 17, 2025

40 Ways to Entertain Out-of-Town Guests

Houseguest season is upon us, but how to keep them occupied? Here are a whole lot of quintessentially Santa Barbara suggestions. Of course, you need not be hosting visitors to justify an adventure.... 6

June 16, 2025

Beachfront Provençal Sells for $10.74 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include midcentury moments in Hope Ranch; likely spec reno near the Upper Village; Faria Beach oceanfront; off-market fixer on Eucalyptus Hill; a loss above San Roque; Samarkand mini-compound; and more.

June 15, 2025

New Tenant for RH’s Former Store on State Street

Plus: Children's club opening in Summerland; Linden Square yoga and Pilates studio debuts next week; Santa Barbara Nissan is no longer; Pete Yorn in concert; another Santa Barbara Bowl show announced; big few weeks for Highway 101 construction; a second Ikat and Pearls shop in Ventura. 7

Newsletter: June 15

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

June 13, 2025

Snazzy Spec Reno in Park Highlands

Noteworthy new listings also include a 1962 Mediterranean in Hope Ranch; nice flow on Alston Road; floops attempt of a two-acre spread with pickleball; 1930 cottage in Montecito; a pair of one-bedroom villas in a romantic Riviera setting; and more. 3

June 12, 2025

County to Consider Building More Workforce Housing

Other recent news: Reported ICE raid in Santa Maria; Goleta Rite-Aid to close; Santa Barbara now charging a fee for credit and debit payments; Monique Limón to lead the state senate in 2026; year-round Christmas shop to close; three teachers launched a bookmobile; new online map of public art. 5