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August 21, 2020

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Newsletter: August 21

August 21, 2020|by Erik Torkells

FIRST LOOK
The impressive new Bristol Farms supermarket at La Cumbre is a winner—bigger and less cramped than Whole Foods and Lazy Acres, and way nicer than Gelson’s. Take a look around….

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JUST LISTED
Seven new listings that offer something for everyone—such a screening room with stadium seating and a concession stand—if you can afford it.

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WEATHER FORECAST
“It looks like we’ll see high clouds starting Saturday and through the weekend,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “This will help keep daytime temps a little cooler, but it will also increase the humidity. Next week, not much change—the summer heat wave continues.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.

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FOOD STUFF
••• Onus Donuts has closed after nine months.
••• The Drunken Crab is leaving its current space.
••• La Sirena at Cabrillo Pavilion isn’t close to ready.
••• Insomnia Cookies opens tomorrow.
••• Wingman Rodeo enthusiasm.
••• The Shop’s charity canteens.
••• Local maker of mushroom-based beverages.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• The state may allow local elementary schools to reopen.
••• Covid-19 spike in Isla Vista.
••• Landlords closer to having to pay some tenants “relocation assistance.”
••• Two arguments against the rent control proposal.
••• Funk Zone alley closure (above).
••• Carp rolls back its street closure.
••• Goleta mailbox brouhaha.
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Recent Comments

Your articles are amazing! Thank you 😊 — Robin Lee Holmes

A fitting, accurate and beautifully crafted description of this wonderful addition to the local dining scene. — SSK

Damn transplants ruining SB — John Doe

My husband and I did a Backroads bike tour in mid September, which was centered on Lake Garda and the villages surrounding the lake. It… — Susan

Regarding Los Patos exit, why don't they just remove the exit by some paint and installing some flexible surface mount traffic delineators($43ea on Uline)? They… — DD

I agree and if people would quit buying at these prices they would even come down lower but everybody thinks oh wow what a deal… — Pay

Born and raised here in SB. Having seen real estate change dramatically over the years, I still can't wrap my head around current West Mesa… — BWinSB

a bit "south" of Los Patos Way is, soon to be was the Cabrillo underpass, my favorite entry to SB since 1967? I do understand… — John Jorgensen

Erik your review is spot on. The decor is polished and sophisticated yet warm and cozy. The food is perfectly proportioned, beautifully presented and delicious… — JRM

Great travelogue Erik! We did this hike in reverse and your piece really brought back all the memories. I 100% recommend the Ryder-Walker Northern Greece… — Tammy

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