Other noteworthy new listings: Splashy 1929 Reginald Johnson on the Riviera; Riven Rock spec renovation for those who like their guests at a distance; amazing mountain views in Summerland; cute hacienda with location issues; party central on Eucalyptus Hill; lower Coronado Circle.
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Plus: Actor Orlando Bloom’s dog has gone missing in Montecito; cool contemporary house back on the market; free drive-in movies on Wednesdays; fairytale Hedgerow house’s closing price.
More food news: Sambo’s has a new name; donut cakes from Hook & Press; Better Burrito expands to dinner; San Ysidro Ranch is reopening for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch; Your Choice is making Thai ice cream under the name Creaminal.
Other recent news: Santa Barbara mulls an all-online start to the school year; Daughters of the American Revolution wants the offensive courthouse plaques removed; new electric-vehicle chargers approved, along with a fee structure; goats are back on TV Hill.
Blame Mother Nature and less-than-thorough maintenance.
Other food news: Chef announced for La Sirena inside Cabrillo Pavilion; Coast & Olive is now serving lunch; pop-up food vendors at the Well in Summerland; profile of a local pasta company; the Detroit-style pizza we need.
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Other recent news: New design for big beachfront hotel; the county is looking into using the old Sears store as a Covid-treatment facility; small earthquake outside Carpinteria; Das Williams responds to damning Grand Jury report; courthouse plaque celebrates white people.
“It’s the only public building like it on the beach, and you could never built it today,” said Parks Department director Jill Zachary on an exclusive tour of the thoroughly renovated East Beach landmark.
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