NEW NEIGHBORS
A report that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle agreed to do a reality show caused consternation online, but a spokesperson for the couple subsequently denied that the show is happening.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Red-tier reopenings are expected to happen this Tuesday [i.e., today].
••• A rundown of local candidates.
••• Rating school-board candidates.
••• New system to protect whales from ships in the Santa Barbara Channel (above).
••• Board of Supervisors rejects grand jury accusations.
••• Resort with five golf courses proposed for Vandenberg Air Force Base.
••• Civilians sought for police-review board.
••• Opposition to Los Olivos bridge demolition.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Let’s talk about Salty at the Beach (above).
••• Rumors of a change at Derf’s Cafe.
••• The deli at Little Dom’s Seafood is open for takeout.
••• Learn to make a standout dish from the Lark.
••• Praise for Rancho San Julian’s dry-farmed melons.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“Today will be hot, with temps rising into lower 90s along the coast and most valleys making it to 100,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “Tonight looks like Santa Barbara might see sundowner winds, warming us up further. No real change for Wednesday and Thursday—above-normal temps with little to no cooling. Friday and into the weekend, we’ll see some cooling, but it will only bring temps back to normal for this time of year.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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HOT PROPERTY
It was another impressive week for Santa Barbara real estate: everything is selling, at all price points and in all conditions. Above: 3333 Padaro Lane, which went for $23.75 million.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Closure of Los Padres National Forest extended again.
••• The county has allowed nail salons to reopen indoors.
••• Two Montecito houses slated for demolition.
••• Another nine-acre cannabis nursery in Carpinteria.
••• Sheep grazing at Skofield Park.
••• Covid-19 update from Sansum Clinic’s CEO.
••• Help ban a dangerous rat poison.
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