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August 19, 2020

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August 19, 2020|by Erik Torkells

FOOD STUFF
The Good Lion and Barbareño are collaborating again: Their new establishment will be a natural wine bar, a cocktail bar, a bottle shop, and a restaurant—and it’s soft-opening soon.

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JUST LISTED
As fancy as Montecito real estate gets—and keeps getting—you can still come upon a gorgeous relic like Stonehedge, on the market for the first time in nearly a century. Listing agents Tim Walsh and Riskin Partners invited me over for a preview.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Amazing photos of the Montecito lair-in-progress (way better than the one above).
••• Prominent Carpinteria corner for rent.
••• Post-screening discussion about Vera Cruz, a short film about the Jeff Shelton house on Santa Barbara Street.
••• Clare V. pop-up open.
••• Retro-style Mollusk video.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“Today will be just as hot as yesterday,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “We should see slight cooling tomorrow, but still quite hot everywhere. For the weekend, it looks like hurricane Genevieve will bring us at least a south swell. The jury is still out on any chance of moisture here, but it’s not looking likely.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Update on Highway 101 improvements in Summerland.
••• Who owns the superyacht anchored off Santa Barbara.
••• County guidance on school waivers and salons operating illegally.
••• Caltrans cleared fire hazards in Goleta.
••• California Avocado Festival to be virtual.
••• NCAA men’s soccer tournament won’t be at UCSB as planned.
••• School-board candidate Monie de Wit.
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HOT PROPERTY
Inventory new and old continues to get snapped up. Here are the 10 notable closings from the past week, including a Frenchish house that finally sold after nearly two years, a Hedgerow heartbreaker, and more.

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FROM THE EDITOR
I’ve been doing Siteline for a year now, and I’m pleased to report that it has been gaining significant traction of late. I thought about doing a survey to find out what readers like and don’t like, but the heat has enervated me. That doesn’t mean I don’t crave input. So please reply to this email with any thoughts—all feedback is welcome, even the constructive kind.

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Recent Comments

Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy

Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK

That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells

Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart

Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey

Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley

Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl

This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James

Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal

A Michelin star from Montesano Group? That’s a stretch. The food at Lucky’s has devolved to tasting and looking like it fell off a Sysco… — BW

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News roundup: Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a reality show; the Independent declined to endorse a candidate for county sheriff; SBPD is having trouble hiring; Montecito’s history of debris flows; free Covid testing and treatment from the state; some park-activity fees will be going up; Arroyo Hondo Preserve has reopened to the public; the tree of the month is the jacaranda. See SitelineSB.com

News roundup: Harry and Meghan are said to be working on a reality show; the Independent declined to endorse a candidate for county sheriff; SBPD is having trouble hiring; Montecito’s history of debris flows; free Covid testing and treatment from the state; some park-activity fees will be going up; Arroyo Hondo Preserve has reopened to the public; the tree of the month is the jacaranda. See SitelineSB.com ...

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