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Ungrateful Dog Rescued from Douglas Family Preserve Cliff

Other local news: Cool new barber shop on De La Vina; Amazon opens State Street office for 250 Alexa engineers, with plans for 150 more; is Grover Beach becoming “young and hip”?; homeless people would prefer to store their property; public workshop about northern Santa Barbara County coastal trail study.

High Above Montecito, a Water Tank Is Being Turned Into a House

Can there ever be enough cylindrical houses?

Montecito Water Tank to Be Converted Into a Residence

Plus: A new boutique on Coast Village Road; four recent real-estate sales of note; your cremains can rest in eternal peace at the Old Mission; and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced its 2020 lineup.

Setback for the Restaurant Opening in the Former Little Door Space

More local news: 4.0 earthquake struck Ventura County this morning; the story behind a documentary about Santa Barbara architect Lutah Maria Riggs; old Carpinteria Chronicle newspaper discovered and digitized; Hollister Ranch beach access.

The Restaurants Slated to Open in Coming Months

More food news and notes: Flor de Maiz’s menu is now online (including happy-hour options); Blackbird’s shift to Bar Blackbird appears not to be happening; how to make salted nuts; an easy way to feed houseguests.

What’s Next for Montecito’s Triangular Vacant Lot

Other recent news: An oceanfront patio in Isla Vista collapsed into the ocean; tornado touched down in Ventura on Christmas; firefighters rescued an injured paraglider; enhancements at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.

More Details About Corner Tap Room, Opening on the Mesa

Other food news: Profiles of Merci Montecito and Forno Classico, which makes pizza ovens; Yume Sushi has a new name and location; Dave’s Dogs Grill has a new outpost on Milpas.

Highway 101 to Remain Clogged with Traffic Because of I-5 Closure

Plus: Everything is half off at Botanik in Summerland; the beautiful 1937 Chester Carjola house on Pepper Lane has sold; a talk about India’s amazing stepwells at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.