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April 1, 2020

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April 1, 2020|by Erik Torkells

NEWS DIGEST / MARCH 30
••• The city of Santa Barbara expects to lay off 400 employees.
••• The county now has 68 confirmed cases, including two sheriff’s deputies.
••• Instacart and Amazon workers go on strike.
••• California State Parks bans vehicular access (above).
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ODDS & ENDS / MARCH 30
••• The Tunnel Road trailhead to Inspiration Point has reopened.
••• New boat-share club opening in Ventura (above).
••• Residential real estate was added to the list of “essential services.”
••• Vintage Montecito Police Patrol sign for sale.
••• Progress on the Carpinteria phase of the 101 widening project.
••• New England–style house sold.
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JUST LISTED / MARCH 30
This Edgewater Way property checks a lot of the boxes of what today’s buyers want: It’s a move-in-ready, new-construction, lock-and-leave house with ocean views, and it’s within walking distance of the best of the Mesa. Take a look around.

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Weather forecast from Jack Martin of Action Roofing: “Our weather will be nice all week, but tonight, winds should shift to the northwest and create some sundowners here in Santa Barbara. Our next chance of rain comes Sunday night into Monday. This is a system up in the Gulf of Alaska that will work its way south.” Email [email protected] to sign up for daily updates.

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FOOD STUFF / MARCH 31
••• Mony’s is back in business (above).
••• Discounts on C’est Cheese deliveries.
••• Start-up growing microgreens.
••• Family meals from Barbareño and Los Agaves.
••• Duo Catering & Events brunch baskets.
••• The good works of Veggie Rescue.
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NEWS DIGEST / MARCH 30
••• 88 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Santa Barbara County.
••• Two more sheriff’s deputies have contracted the virus.
••• Governor Newsom creates California Health Corps of retired healthcare workers.
••• Whole Foods workers planning a sick-out.
••• Home improvement spike.
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