Can Anything Be Done About Biting Midges?
"Whenever I'm on my lawn, I get bitten by something so small I don't see it. The bites swell up into welts that itch for a week. I've found reports of midges in other parts of California, but not so much here, except for a post on Reddit. Do you know what they are?" 3
New Menswear Store Coming to the Funk Zone
Plus: The next tenant of the green building in the Funk Zone; new boutique and one on the way at the Montecito Country Mart; part of De La Vina Street may be reduced to one lane; 19-unit apartment building proposed for E. Victoria Street; Casa Dorinda intends to expand; real estate brokerage proposes hotel where its office currently stands; Padaro Lane property heading to auction. 1
The Opening Date and Menu at Ancora Osteria in the Upper Village
More food news: The menu and opening date for Milio's Pizza; Merci is ending dinner service; new concept for the Hotel Californian's primary restaurant; ice cream shop coming to the waterfront; frozen-yogurt pop-up; Whiskey Richards available for sublease; profile of The Grand on State; Paseo Nuevo getting an all-day breakfast restaurant; Taco Bell closed for renovations. 15
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Hi Art, Thanks for noting that. Ron Whitehurst, Licensed Pest Control Advisor at Rincon Vitova identified an image of the fly before any abatement work… — Sean
It's a heartbreaking story, but not the kind of thing I mention. Noozhawk, the Independent, and the News-Press have articles for people who would like… — Erik Torkells
Hi Erik, A local that was in the restaurant industry lost his life in a terrible accident a few days ago in Montecito. Would you… — Roy
I am right there with you!!! Damn, Erik, you are so spot on. — Beth
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