Author: Erik Torkells

April 15, 2021

What to Expect in the Orange Tier

Other recent news: The Cold Spring School saga turns uglier; El Capitán State Beach will close for a year starting in the fall; Santa Barbara–based Evidation Health is a unicorn; Carp-based cannabis company sold for $567 million; cannabis farming mulled for the parched Cuyama Valley; Ventura might close parts of its Main Street for good; library plaza to be named after late philanthropist.

Will the Dorinda Triangle Ever Get Beautified?

"I thought that since it's an entrance to Montecito, the county's Public Works Department might give it some priority. Instead, it has been used as a parking lot for heavy equipment." —L. 3

April 14, 2021

The Most Expensive New Listing We’ve Seen in a Long Time

New to market this week: a 28-acre Montecito compound with a lot of interior design; a Coast Village classic ready for its next chapter; renovated midcentury in Hope Ranch; a bunch of San Roque houses; and more. 1

Newsletter: April 14

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April 13, 2021

Proposed State Legislation Could Dramatically Increase Housing Density

Other recent news: Santa Barbara City Council considers cracking down on homeless and investing in housing; the Montecito Club reopened with new amenities; what's up with the former Enterprise Fish Co. building; dismal tourism tax revenues.

A Huge New Climbing Gym Is Coming to State Street

Plus: Open-air pop-up market at Folly on Santa Claus Lane; Montecito Trails Foundation is selling merch this Saturday; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?"; warnings issued to cars parked near the Hot Springs trailhead; a breathtaking Montecito rental opportunity.

April 12, 2021

Opening Date and Menus for the Miramar Resort’s Revere Room

More food news: South Coast Deli's San Roque outpost opens today; Tondi Gelato is worth a visit; Vaquero Bar has opened; two restaurants on De La Vina appear closed; hot chicken pop-up; new restaurant/grocery opening in Carpinteria; Bagel Boiz merch; Bell's and Tyler Winery partner on Feed the Valley benefit lunches.

April 11, 2021

A 14-Room Hotel Is in the Works at Paseo Nuevo

According to the plans submitted to the Historic Landmarks Commission, the property will have a basement lounge, a ground-floor restaurant and bar, and a roof deck atop the new third floor. 1

Newsletter: April 11

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April 10, 2021

Santa Barbara Real Estate Continues to Sell Like Hotcakes

It was another $80 million week in closings (and that's just the properties over $3 million). See what sold and for how much, including two Picacho Lane estates, a Hope Ranch architectural statement, a midcentury with potential, and a Lower Riviera charmer.