Author: Erik Torkells

January 8, 2025

Newsletter: January 8

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January 7, 2025

What Was the Weeping Willow Inn?

"My neighbor's property on East Valley Road has old stone stairs with 'Weeping Willow Inn' carved into them. Can you tell me more about it?" 1

January 6, 2025

1928 Hedgerow Fixer Sells for $450,000 Over Ask

Last week's sales also include E. Mountain Drive with a second lot; boxy 1980s architecture on Picacho Lane; Mediterranean near the Upper Village; Hope Ranch ranch house; West Mesa spec reno in eight days; 1930 Spanish on W. Los Olivos Street; Moody Sisters cottage in need of a new roof; and more.

January 5, 2025

Three Stores Are Closing (or Have Already Closed)

Plus: Is the new Soltara apartment building being converted to workforce housing?; huge building on N. Calle Cesar Chavez sells for $36.5 million; new owner of classic midcentury on Canon Perdido; more on the Garden Street rooftop sculpture; dental hygienist opening an office without a dentist. 3

Newsletter: January 5

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

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

January 3, 2025

Over-the-Top Renovation Sells for $6 Million Off Initial Ask

Last week's sales also include midcentury moments in Hope Ranch; Gobernador Canyon artist's retreat; duplex hot potato in the Coastal Zone; Arcady fixer; 1912 Lower Riviera house converted to a triplex; and a West Mesa fixer.

January 2, 2025

The Ellwood Is Finally Set to Open at Goleta Beach Park

Get a first look at the dinner menu. More food news: Breakwater Restaurant will undergo a revamp; changes at Village Cheese & Wine, now Montecito Gourmet; tentative opening date for Carpinteria's Linden Square; Jeannine's on upper State Street is temporarily closed; profiles of Santa Playa Mariscos and La Cantina; suggestions for a kids' birthday dinner? 45

January 1, 2025

Newsletter: January 1

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December 31, 2024

The Most-Read Posts of 2024

Here are the most-read posts in 2024—the winner certainly surprised me—along with some comments and updates.