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February 10, 2021

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February 10, 2021|by Erik Torkells

EXCLUSIVE
The State Street Undercrossing is getting a Jeff Shelton makeover: While the main impetus for the change is safety—the sidewalks and bike lanes will be dramatically widened—the architect’s signature use of color and pattern might just turn the undercrossing into a destination. Take a first look at the renderings.

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FOOD STUFF
••• An intriguing new addition to State Street (above).
••• $10,000 grants for small independent restaurants.
••• Meadery opening downtown.
••• A steakhouse is opening in Solvang.
••• Coastal Coffee Collective takes on instant coffee.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A new home design store on State Street (above).
••• Jewelry chain coming to Coast Village Road.
••• Edith Caldwell Abode is closing soon.
••• A thorough Covid-19 update from Sansum’s medical director.
••• Scorpion Anchorage has reopened.
••• Saturday Night Live‘s very funny Zillow ad.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Unprecedented number of State Street retail vacancies.
••• The county hints that it might start allowing people 65 and up to get vaccinated.
••• Mural debate stops Ortega Park from getting renovated.
••• City council member Eric Friedman to run for re-election.
••• What’s up with the old Army Reserve property at Las Positas and State Street.
••• Proposed charter school for “community-oriented, outdoor learning.”
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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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