Author: Erik Torkells

May 18, 2025

Newsletter: May 18

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: The house wins!)

May 16, 2025

In a Prime Position on Eucalyptus Hill

Noteworthy new listings also include a pair of properties just off the Upper Village; Riviera curb appeal; 1860 sweetie in the Hedgerow; Yankee Farm minimalism; nice spread in Park Highlands; Hope Ranch Cape Cod; and more. 2

May 15, 2025

Santa Barbara May Take Action on Sidewalk Signage

Other recent news: County votes to phase out onshore oil and gas operations; new home for Tri-County Produce quonset huts; La Casa de la Raza building deemed unsafe; update on decommissioning of Chevron facilities near the Carpinteria Bluffs; Pilates studio opening; unmanned aircraft to be tested at Oxnard and Camarillo airports. 11

May 14, 2025

Starbucks Appears to Be Leaving One of Its State Street Locations

More food news: Opening date for the Carpinteria outposts of Third Window Brewing and Corazón Cocina Sur; Drippin Chicken has soft-opened; another of the Ritz-Carlton Bacara's restaurants is changing concepts; a visit to Motley Crew Marketplace in Buellton; intriguing Spanish restaurant in Paso Robles. 4

Newsletter: May 14

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May 13, 2025

Spanish Colonial Compound Sells for $10.6 Million

Last week's sales also include Provençal near the Upper Village; equestrian property east of Los Olivos; textbook 2020s spec reno; in the San Roque spider web; Summerland duplex; and more.

May 12, 2025

What Are Those Old Pilings in Arroyo Burro Creek?

"There are old wooden pilings in Arroyo Burro Creek, just up from Hendry's Beach where it parallels the parking lot. They look like they could have supported a road bridge or some kind of pier. Any idea what they were for? I've been wondering forever!"

May 11, 2025

Opening Date for the Linden Square Complex in Carpinteria

Plus: A winning makeover on Garden Street; changes to a busy block downtown; Mācher's Santa Ynez shop opens this week; Mad Dogs & Englishmen is returning to Montecito; another outpost of the Well; upper De La Vina Street to be one-way during bridge replacement; "special parties" in the works at the Magic Castle Cabaret; a better look at the Hilton Santa Barbara's proposed expansion. 22

Newsletter: May 11

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