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February 24, 2020

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February 24, 2020|by Erik Torkells

EVERYONE’S A CRITIC
Paradise Cafe is a classic reborn: new owner Acme Hospitality—the company behind the Lark, Loquita, et al—has upgraded the experience without ruining what makes the restaurant special. Read the review.

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NEWS DIGEST
••• Meg Ryan bought in Montecito (above).
••• Das Williams Supported by cannabis, casino, and oil industries.
••• Williams agrees to stop attacks on Laura Capps.
••• The Independent’s political endorsements.
••• New shops and fitness studios in Paseo Nuevo.
••• Pier 1 Imports in Goleta will close.
••• First steps toward capping Summerland Beach oil wells.
••• More on the Montecito pharmacy raid.
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PRICE CUTS
The week’s top price reductions: Andalusian-style villa with courtyard pool (above); 1911 Upper East gem in terrific condition; triangular house a few blocks from West Beach; and a miniature cottage compound near the Mission.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Wildflower season has started early on Anacapa Island (photo by Lisa Lenn Waters Anderson).
••• The Santa Barbara Bowl is looking for volunteer ushers.
••• Montecito water update.
••• Turnpike Road onramp to reopen after sinkhole repair.
••• New book by the niece of Lotusland founder Ganna Walska.
••• “Late night screenings” of Bong Joon-ho’s The Host.
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