Other recent news: Santa Barbara pulls $2 million in funding for the new police station; list of black-owned businesses in Santa Barbara; a push to landmark St. Paul’s AME Church; snowy fleece is the tree of the month.
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It’s a bold move, when you consider how the last two fared.
Plus: Riviera Theatre is back, now with reservable seats; rest stops are accessible once again; Ventura boat-sharing club launches; virtual reality reopens; four recent closings of note.
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The week’s other top price reductions: Two big Montecito estates—one old, one newish—that have been on the market for nearly a year; semi-demolished house with a big view; a price increase by nearly a million.
Including further details about two waterfront restaurants and opening dates for Sprouts supermarket, Coast & Olive at the Montecito Inn, and Noemi pizzeria. More food news: San Ysidro Ranch’s Stonehouse reopens soon, but not Plow & Angel; Bell’s is adding a service charge; artwork at Lucky Llama; new Rosewood Miramar Beach event space.
















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FWIW - Metro Theaters usually posts showtimes on Tuesdays for the upcoming week beginning on Fridays. Hopefully will see new showtimes posted tomorrow. — Tom
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Metro doesn't currently have showtimes for any of their other theaters past Thursday, so probably not significant. (Or, even more significant?) — Geoff H