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Newsletter: May 5

May 5, 2024|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
••• The new incarnation of Little Alex’s has opened.
••• The name of the Turnpike Center Mexican restaurant.
••• A new taqueria in Santa Ynez (above).
••• Cagami Ramen opening forecast.
••• Profiles of Kin Bakeshop and Clevr Blends.
••• Revolver’s new merchandise.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Modern Padaro Beach compound for $41.95 million; a juicy prospect in Birnam Wood; Jeff Shelton hot potato in the Lower Village; “jetliner views” on the Riviera; 1941 Moody Sisters cottage; and more.

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RED ZONE
A Riviera house is falling down the hillside: the garage started sliding into the house a couple of months ago, and now the house is moving down the ravine.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Moving date set for the Saturday farmers’ market.
••• The proposed changes to the Castillo Street underpass will proceed.
••• County supervisors punt on cannabis odor control.
••• Update on the Santa Barbara News-Press’s bankruptcy.
••• International soccer clubs to play here this summer.
••• The tree of the month.
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WHERE IN SANTA BARBARA…?
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