BURNING QUESTIONS
“I was driving north on the 101 when I noticed that the ‘Summerland’ exit is now called ‘N Padaro Lane.’ Why? And are more signage changes in store?” —W. Here’s the answer.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Golden Quadrangle spec reno back for $3.5 million more than it cost eight months ago; likely spec renos near Montecito Union School and on Pepper Hill; a sprawler off Eucalyptus Hill Road; Mediterranean in need of updating on the back of the Riviera; four acres and a dog on Pill Hill; sweet little San Roque cottage; and more.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• New shops in Montecito, Santa Claus Lane, and Goleta.
••• Santa Barbara Airport announced two new routes.
••• Polo tickets are on sale.
••• Yet another Santa Barbara hotel changed hands.
••• County seeks poll workers for June primary election.
••• What’s up now at Sullivan Goss and Thomas Reynolds Gallery.
••• Any interest in buying a corn maze?
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Attempted remedy for the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge’s smell.
••• Santa Barbara Bowl allowed to run seven extra shows this season.
••• Grocery strike averted.
••• Security screening coming to Santa Barbara County administration buildings.
••• A report on the Carpinteria farm resort hearing.
••• Vandenberg Space Force Base is a STARCOM finalist.
••• Sarah McLachlan to play the Arlington.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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Recent Comments
Hallelujah! The return of that Southbound on-ramp is long overdue — Tammy
You've done a great thing for the hapless men of Santa Barbara with this series. Stopping by half of these stores. — Andy
The post office renaming will cost roughly $500,000 paid for by the USPS internal funds from stamps and fees. — Derek
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