ODDS & ENDS
••• A chic new shop in Carpinteria (above).
••• Opening date for Summerland’s needlepoint/mahjong shop.
••• Mysterious marker in Gaviota State Park.
••• Roger Daltrey to play the Lobero Theatre.
••• Women’s clothing shop BoHoJo moved out of La Cumbre Plaza.
••• Camarillo now has a children’s museum.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s sales: 1926 Mary Craig in the Hedgerow for $11.45 million; the 1969 Cliff May in Birnam Wood; Hope Ranch contemporary; Bonnymede oceanfront for $2 million off initial asking price; Mediterranean across from Hendry’s Beach; Alta Mesa spec reno; and more. See what sold—and for how much.
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DO BETTER
Hiking Etiquette in 10 Easy Steps: Etiquette gets a bad rap as being a hobby for fusspots, but it’s really a framework for coexistence, whether you’re entering an elevator, enjoying afternoon tea, or hiking in the front country.
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