Author: Erik Torkells

May 25, 2025

Newsletter: May 25

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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 23, 2025

Edgy Midcentury in the Santa Ynez Valley

Noteworthy new listings also include resort-style living near Lotusland; a compound fit for a throuple; modest house on the West Mesa bluff; Carpinteria beachfront for $3.995 million; and more. 2

May 22, 2025

First Look at Linden Square, Now Open in Carpinteria

For all its small-town charm, Carpinteria has lacked a center, but no longer: Linden Square is open, and it feels great. The primary tenants are a murderer's row of Santa Barbara restaurants: Bettina, Third Window, Corazón Cocina, and eventually, Dart Coffee Co. 21

Rite Aid Is Hitting the Skids

Other recent news: Sable Offshore Corporation has restarted oil operations; gearing up for this year's Summer Solstice Celebration; a profile of Lynda Weinman; the expansion of Arroyo Hondo Preserve; return of the East Beach "beach club." 5

May 21, 2025

The Restaurant Parking Wars Are Heating Up

More food news: The Carpinteria outpost of Dart Coffee Co. will have food made in house (and its Funk Zone café will relocate in coming years); The Palms will have a gourmet market component; Sunshine Café's former building changed hands; a win-win deal from Rori's Artisanal Creamery. 48

Newsletter: May 21

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May 20, 2025

What’s This Building on Helena Avenue?

"Behind Helena Avenue Bakery and The Lark, there's an unmarked building next to the train tracks. What is it?" 2

May 19, 2025

Las Alturas Spanish-Mediterranean Sells for $4.15 Million

Last week's sales also include a 2016 Craftsman near the beach in Carpinteria; Mountain Drive ranch house in need of updating; West Mesa three-bedroom; sweet 1926 cottage near the Bungalow Haven District; and more. 1

May 18, 2025

The Revamp of Dwight Murphy Field Is Finally About to Get Underway

Plus: A better look at the residential conversion on Ortega Street; Seven Bar's new mural; Jon Batiste to play the Santa Barbara Bowl; Wyatt Flores in concert at the Arlington Theatre; the reason for the construction on Via Real; Vitsoe shelving for sale.