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December 13, 2020

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Newsletter: December 13

December 13, 2020|by Erik Torkells

NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Solvang is refusing to enforce the stay-at-home order.
••• Landlords now owe tenants evicted without cause three months’ rent.
••• Most timed parking restrictions are still in effect.
••• Playgrounds are allowed to reopen.
••• The sad story of Randy and Evi Quaid.
••• The Hope Ranch solfatara came back to life.
••• New tiny homes for the homeless in Isla Vista.
••• Tree-removal brouhaha.
••• Poaching is way down in Channel Islands waters.
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JUST LISTED
Notable new listings include what happens when an architect gives himself free rein, a San Roque fixer staged to the hilt, a Birnam Wood house in need of new surfaces, and a single-level four-bedroom in Park Highlands.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Sign a petition to get the Central Coast its own ICU standard.
••• New eyewear store coming to Montecito.
••• Revised debris flow risk map to be revealed.
••• Museum of Contemporary Art pop-up gift shop.
••• Jeff Shelton patterns now available on fabrics.
••• Where to donate building materials.
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FOOD STUFF
••• The Miramar’s food truck is back in action.
••• High-end takeout from Caruso’s and the Stonehouse.
••• Revolver now offers limited delivery.
••• Sama Sama Kitchen is selling Asian pantry items.
••• Breakfast barbecue this Saturday at Bell’s.
••• Lemon & Coriander has closed.
••• Candied cocoa nibs at Twenty-Four Blackbirds.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Reconstruction underway of bridge near San Ysidro Ranch.
••• Trailhead improvements, including kiosk maps.
••• More drawings of the apartment building proposed for Santa Barbara Street.
••• New De La Vina bridge in the works.
••• Amtrak will be reservation-only around Christmas.
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HOT PROPERTY
Another $50 million in high-end real estate changed hands last week, with noteworthy sales including a funky fixer way up the hill, a 1980s villa in Ennisbrook, a Birnam Wood château, a 5,248-square-foot house on the Riviera, and more.

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Recent Comments

Casa del Herrero is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Docent-led tours are on Wed and Sat. Self-guided tours on Tuesday - reservation required. https://www.casadelherrero.com/visit — Susie

I was at the dealer on Monday and Acura is moving to be with Honda in Goleta and they have added Bentley to Land Rover… — Curtis

Great list. On the way to checking out Crafter’s Library, grab a coffee and donut at Hook & Press next door. — Andy

Thanks Anne - I did not know about Erin's book on public art - and of course the Siquieros mural "Portrait of Mexico" at SB… — Leslie Westbrook

Great article Erik, thank you. And Leslie is correct wonderful murals and public art in our community. Check out the late Erin Graffy's book, Old… — anne luther

Has anyone else checked out all the Ikat & Pearls locations in Carpinteria, Ventura and Ojai? A great fun boutique to treat yourself and others… — Elyse rossler

Wonderful wrap up of Peru. Too bad you couldn't experience more dining in otherwise dismal Lima...but some of the best food in the world at… — Kevin S

Barbareño is opening a restaurant in the Louie's California Bistro space inside the hotel: https://www.sitelinesb.com/barbareno-is-opening-a-second-restaurant-downtown/. — Erik Torkells

This is a great list Erik and much appreciated! Also, thanks for all the mentions in Carp - - but don't forget our many wonderful… — Leslie Westbrook

Recent editions have included pics of the Upham but no news attached. The place seems almost shut down. Any info? — Tom Gorton

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