Author: Erik Torkells

November 14, 2024

Caltrans to Install Underdrains at the Castillo Street Underpass

Other recent news: Hedgerow residents push back on plans to add dirt sidewalks; another look at the monstrosity proposed for behind the Mission; Mountain Fire update; no more fence around the huge Moreton Bay fig tree; X Games won't return to Ventura next year. 3

November 13, 2024

Downtown and a Little to the Left

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the many worthwhile strollable areas we have here, consider the one in this post: Canon Perdido to Anapamu, Highway 101 to Chapala. It's highly rewarding. 6

Newsletter: November 13

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November 12, 2024

A Private “Beach Club” Is Setting Up on East Beach

Plus: Northbound San Ysidro Road off-ramp to reopen this week; another new boutique on State Street; questions about a Fernald Point renovation; Santa Ynez General popping up in Summerland; hair salon coming to The Post; the former Rite Aid building on State Street is for lease again. 13

November 11, 2024

West Mesa House Finally Sells for 68% Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include a Hot Springs five-bedroom with ADU; half-old, half-new compound on Sycamore Canyon Road; stairs and views on Las Alturas; spec reno near Hendry’s Beach; 1928 Chapala cottage with funky walls; and more. 1

November 10, 2024

Montecito Is Getting Another Coffee Bar

More food news: A new deli is opening at the Public Market; updates on the restaurants coming to The Post; a chance to try Paradise pie; The Manor Bar will now validate valet parking; Robitaille's Fine Candies in Carpinteria is closing; Christmas kitschfest is back at Pearl Social; Goleta outpost of Finney's to open soon; Honduran restaurant popping up inside Cafe La Fonda; Giovanni's Pizza is returning to Goleta; satisfying food from the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. 14

Newsletter: November 10

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

November 8, 2024

Old-School Glamour in the Lower Village

Noteworthy new listings also include an impeccable spec reno; fixer with approved plans near Coast Village Road; evocative antique on the mountain side of Las Alturas; handsome Santa Ynez retreat; three-story downtown townhome; Carp shack; and more. 2

November 7, 2024

Ventura County Fire Has Burned More Than 14,000 Acres

Other recent news: Local election results; the Miramar resort's expansion moves forward; more events to be allowed at the Music Academy of the West; Art & Soul Gallery is leaving the Funk Zone; profile of the Couture Pattern Museum; Modoc Road bike path agreement; more back-in angled parking.