FOOD STUFF
••• The Lovin’ Spoonful frozen yogurt shop has reopened.
••• Fro-yo pop-up in the works.
••• First impressions of The Neighborhood Grill in Noleta (above).
••• Profile of The Chanticlair.
••• Classes for adults at Apples to Zucchini Cooking School.
••• Solvang ice cream shop opening date.
••• Petra Cafe has officially closed.
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JUST LISTED
Noteworthy new listings: Beachfront compound at the western end of Sandyland Cove; Birnam Wood showpiece; contemporary spec reno on Padaro Lane; Upper East Spanish Colonial; mini compound on Eucalyptus Hill; big views in Summerland; a remarkable chimney; and more.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Santa Barbara to explore a “vacancy tax” for residential and commercial properties.
••• Holiday parade will return.
••• Antique Alley to close after 33 years.
••• Lax enforcement of ban on gas-powered blowers.
••• More ICE arrests and lawless behavior.
••• Downtown EV-charging station open.
••• Santa Barbara Unified School District to build more staff housing.
••• Setback for proposed Goleta church.
••• Update on 18-story tower in Carpinteria.
••• New local doll company.
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