Newsletter: February 20

THE WAY IT WAS
Hal Boucher was hired in 1949 to be the Biltmore’s house photographer—and he continued in that role for over 70 years. Here’s a taste of his glamorous oeuvre.

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THE FOOD SCENE
••• A pretty spot to dine outside in the Funk Zone.
••• San Diego wine shop taking over the former Savoy Wines space.
••• The Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge is coming up.
••• Rascal’s is helping Rudy’s develop a vegan menu.
••• Amaro ice cream.
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GOOD HOUSEPEEKING
Highlights of this weekend’s open-house lineup: $25 million time capsule overlooking Butterfly Beach; Montecito contemporary with private beach path; party pad with Pacific views; one of the more dramatic infinity pools in town; new-build Brutalism.

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NEWS DIGEST
••• The argument for taller buildings in Santa Barbara.
••• TV anchor pushes teen, goes viral.
••• County to send fewer weather alerts.
••• Five blocks of De La Vina will be narrowed to one lane.
••• Candidates for state assembly to debate.
••• Lotusland’s plant health care coordinator.
••• Goleta sidewalk project update.
••• Sewer lateral software.
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BURNING QUESTIONS
“Recently, there have been a few intentional fires in the middle of Montecito, which surprises me, given the area’s vulnerability. And then there’s the matter of air quality—the smoke drifts all over and makes breathing difficult.” —T. The answer.

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