Author: Erik Torkells

June 1, 2025

The Biltmore’s Reopening Has Been Pushed Back

Plus: ChatGPT's roast of Santa Barbara County; new effort to change the way Santa Barbara is run; update on the Electrify America charging station; Kaarem's Victoria Court boutique has closed; Dawes to play the Lobero Theatre; downtown building to be clad in artificial turf; note from a descendant of the proprietor of the Weeping Willow Inn. 10

Newsletter: June 1

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

May 30, 2025

Can Anything Be Done About the Monstrosity Behind the Mission?

Other recent news: A second launch facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base; research into the noise caused by rocket launches; electric shuttle to run along lower State Street. 53

May 29, 2025

The Debut of the Housing Development Near the Polo Club

Noteworthy new listings also include a mini compound in El Caserio; a 1960s Mediterranean near the San Ysidro Ranch; lovely spec reno in a less fancy part of Montecito; half of a Sea Meadow duplex; Pepper Hill in need of updating; another big-ass Park Highland house; and more. 1

May 28, 2025

On Summerland’s Western Fringe

Don't let the gentrification of the main drag fool you: the town's signature funkiness can still be found on the side streets. 9

Newsletter: May 28

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May 27, 2025

New Adventure Playground in the Santa Ynez Valley

Plus: Three more shops have opened at The Post; new kids' art studio downtown; La Casa de Maria is allowing group events; update on the Manning Park tennis courts; Leslie Lewis Sigler tablescapes at Sullivan Goss; Ensemble Theatre Company's 2025-26 season; answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1

May 26, 2025

Big Hope Ranch Fixer Sells for $9.5 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also two floops in the Hedgerow, one much more successful than the other; striking interiors on E. Mountain Drive; Mediterranean atop TV Hill; Eucalyptus Hill four-bedroom; the adorable European carriage house on Mission Ridge; woodsy retreat on Hale Park; and more.

May 25, 2025

Barbareño Is Opening a Second Restaurant Downtown

More food news: Opening date for The Win-Dow burger stand; Goleta restaurant taking the Derf's Cafe space; opening forecast for Dom's Taverna; new tenant at the Judge for Yourself Cafe; Red Hen Cannery profile; Isla Vista Food Co-op has averted closure for now. 8