
NEWS DIGEST
••• What’s next for Montecito’s triangular vacant lot.
••• An oceanfront patio in Isla Vista collapsed into the ocean.
••• Tornado touched down in Ventura on Christmas.
••• Firefighters rescued an injured paraglider.
••• Enhancements at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network.
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THE FOOD SCENE
••• The restaurants slated to open in coming months.
••• Flor de Maiz’s menu is now online (including happy-hour options, above).
••• Blackbird’s shift to Bar Blackbird appears not to be happening.
••• How to make salted nuts.
••• An easy way to feed houseguests.
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NEWS DIGEST (PART 2)
••• Setback for the restaurant opening in the former Little Door space.
••• 4.0 earthquake struck Ventura County.
••• The story behind a documentary about Santa Barbara architect Lutah Maria Riggs (above, a detail from the film’s poster).
••• Old Carpinteria Chronicle newspaper discovered and digitized.
••• Hollister Ranch beach access.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Montecito water tank to be converted into a residence.
••• A new boutique on Coast Village Road.
••• Four recent real-estate sales of note.
••• Your cremains can rest in eternal peace at the Old Mission.
••• The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced its 2020 lineup.
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Recent Comments
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