Plus: Porch’s moving sale starts Friday; architects seek your input about the future of State Street; photo of the new Cold Spring Bridge; house proposed across from Dorinda Triangle; aerial photo of new Carp 101 interchange; bike/pedestrian path in the works between Buellton and Solvang.
Other recent news: State order means Santa Barbara schools will start the year remotely; local woman cares for possums; eucalyptus trees trimmed at Ellwood Mesa butterfly habitat; salon owners wonder why they can’t work outside; the history of a Colonial Revival house on Santa Barbara Street.
More food news: Online ordering and delivery at Bibi Ji; another block of State Street to be narrowed for restaurants’ use; Onus Donuts’s appropriately old-school T-shirts; expanded dining space at San Ysidro Ranch; new Carp café/shop; Lompoc winery for sale.
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In a big blow to Santa Barbara’s gourmet aspirations—and obviously to all of us who love quality cheese—C’est Cheese announced that today was its last day.
The week’s other top price reductions: Faux castle thinks its future has brightened; 1895 Crocker Row house in the Upper East; colorful Riviera with lovely views; Hidden Valley Lane sprawler.
Other recent news: CVS and Target will require masks; comet photos; another boutique opening at the Rosewood Miramar Beach; commercial fishing industry pushing for more harbor space; Southern California Edison using helicopters and drones for reconnaissance.
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.
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