Author: Erik Torkells

February 18, 2025

What’s the Housing Development Under Construction Next to the Polo Fields?

"A fairly large new housing development is being built near the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. I would estimate a few dozen homes are under construction, with a sound wall to block freeway noise. Mature, old-wood olive trees were just planted by the entrance. Any news about these homes?" 2

February 17, 2025

Upper East Georgian Revival Sells for $6.57 Million

Last week's sales also include a 1970 split-level near the Hot Springs trailhead; Jeff Shelton hot potato; Yankee Farm equestrian property; Montecito three-bedroom for $4.4 million; Hope Ranch ranch house; Riviera renovation; and more.

February 16, 2025

A World-Renowned Health Retreat Is Opening Outside Santa Barbara

Blue Oak Retreat will be a sister outpost to British Columbia's Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat, which has won awards from all the major travel publications. 24

Newsletter: February 16

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 2

February 14, 2025

1951 Farmhouse on Glendessary Lane

Noteworthy new listings also include an Upper Village spec reno; midcentury energy in Hope Ranch; 1930s bones on the Carpinteria side of Toro Canyon; Santa Fe style on San Antonio Creek Road; Eucalyptus Hill project; and more.

February 13, 2025

Santa Barbara Is Trying for a Creek Buffer Ordinance Again

Other recent news: The Wine Business Improvement District has been approved; tenant-vs.-landlord drama at 215 Bath Street; the city's Public Works director is leaving; Craig Case's trial for embezzlement; Faitell Attractions is closing; the fight over development on the Gaviota Coast. 2

February 12, 2025

Will Eucalyptus Hill Road and Alston Road Get Speed Bumps?

Plus: Private e-foil lessons; big sale at Home Crush ahead of a concept change; three more Santa Barbara Bowl shows; MarBorg is restarting textile recycling; Highway 101 ramp openings and closings; Big Bounce America is returning to Elings Park. 7

Newsletter: February 12

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February 11, 2025

Municipal Winemakers Is Opening in Ventura

More food news: Takashi Ramen says it'll debut soon; Mylestone Barbecue profile; Pressed Juicery is back at the Montecito Country Mart; Capuno’s Lutong Bahay, a Filipino restaurant in Santa Maria; the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration is in March; in search of Dubai chocolate. 11