BIG DADDY’S HOME & GARDEN
First look at the new store in Summerland: It comprises three buildings and the outdoor areas around them, making for a pleasant wander. Wabi-sabi abounds.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Sambo’s is finally changing its name.
••• Secret Bao pop-up at Handlebar.
••• The story behind the new Taqueria Santa Barbara on State Street.
••• Goleta moves to let restaurants expand outside.
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NEWS ROUNDUP 6/5
••• Construction starts this week on temporary E. Mountain Drive bridge (above).
••• Board of Supervisors delays discussion of stricter cannabis regulations.
••• Jacaranda trees to be removed.
••• City summer camps to return in modified form.
••• Solvang closing a main drag to cars.
••• United Airlines postpones launch of Santa Maria service.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“Temps will climb through Thursday,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “By Tuesday, we’ll be in the 80s to 90 along the coast and foothills, and 90 to 100 plus in the valleys. We cool off a bit on Friday, and the weekend looks uneventful at this point.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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PRICE CUTS
The week’s top price reductions: Midcentury conundrum that appears likely to be torn down (above); brown boxes with big views; Spanish-style house walking distance to San Ysidro Trailhead; cute Craftsman on a bluff above Summerland; Cubist contemporary.
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NEWS ROUNDUP 6/7
••• California will allow more businesses to reopen next week.
••• Santa Barbara police join protesters in a march and rally.
••• Massive paddle out to honor George Floyd (photo by Blake Bronstad, who’s donating proceeds from prints to a Black Lives Matter organization).
••• Delta is suspending service from Santa Barbara Airport.
••• Nail salons are getting the short end of the stick.
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