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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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