Other recent news: The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is open once again; why you should vote to reelect county school superintendent Susan Salcido; Santa Ynez General to open a shop at the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern (which appears delayed); a new boutique in Santa Ynez.
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More food news: First look at Local’s menu; could Trader Joe’s be opening a store in Carpinteria?; Chick-fil-A submitted plans to improve traffic flow; expanded hours for the new Saint Bibiana pizzeria; Low Pigeon says much will remain the same; Pico has a new chef; Daniel’s Mexican Bakery appears to have closed; Hummus Republic chain opening in Isla Vista.
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Noteworthy new listings also include a 10,000-square-foot flip attempt that looks likely to succeed; a 1939 fixer in Romero Canyon; a Pepper Hill hot potato; party central in Cielito; and a townhome with a “very open living room.”
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Local boutique Jake & Jones is hosting Bloom Market featuring 40 vendors from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles and beyond on Saturday, May 7, at El Presidio de Santa Barbara. We can’t wait to see you there!

















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