Author: Erik Torkells

September 14, 2025

The Pad Climbing Gym Opens This Week

Plus: Funk Zone vacant lot changed hands; the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival is coming up; Highway 101 off-ramp to reopen; Los Lobos coming to the Lobero; exhibit of photographs from the "Heaven's Gate" set. 2

Newsletter: September 14

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Where in Santa Barbara…?

Know where this was shot? Prove it in the comments. (Update: We have a winner!) 4

September 12, 2025

Mediterranean on Two Acres East of the Hedgerow

Noteworthy new listings also include Ennisbrook for $27 million; Upper East renovation; glam style in Alta Mesa; on the outer fringe of Hidden Valley; 1970s bones on Glendessary Lane; 1925 East Beach cottage; downtown decay; and more. 3

September 11, 2025

State Legislative Move Could Block the Development Behind the Mission

Other recent news: Downtown parking lots may shift to "pay-on-foot" model; possible redesign of the Earl Warren Showgrounds; 956-unit Noleta complex to start construction; new pedestrian signal on Las Positas Road; Santa Barbara offering rebates for lawn replacement. 10

September 10, 2025

The Bluffs and Beach of What Was Once Naples

West of Goleta is a broad swath of undeveloped land and a long stretch of beach. When the low mist glides over the windswept land, it feels lost in time, or like another continent. 8

Newsletter: September 10

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September 9, 2025

Carpinteria’s Heritage Goods & Supply Is Coming to Montecito

Plus: AIA Santa Barbara's annual ArchitecTours event; new Funk Zone art gallery; construction to start on the Milpas/Highway 101 interchange; Shakespeare at Elings Park; one-man show about Frédéric Chopin; the Goleta Lemon Festival is coming up; Drew and Ellie Holcomb to play the Lobero Theatre.

September 8, 2025

Park Lane House Sells for Nearly $6 Million Off the Initial Asking Price

Last week's sales also include big views from Eucalyptus Hill; oceanfront one-bedroom condo for $4.25 million; Carp house given a wellness-focused renovation; Bonnymede ground-floor; 1980 house out near the Bacara; and a Westside four-bedroom.

September 7, 2025

Mesa Burger Is Down to One Location

More food news: Discount for locals at Marisella in the Ritz-Carlton Bacara; Charlie Palmer is taking over three Paso Robles restaurants/bars; Third Window has started making root beer; the Los Olivos Wine Festival and Santa Barbara Vintners Festival; Little King's breakfast sandwich; Masala Spice's corkage for beer. 15