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March 27, 2020|by Erik Torkells

NEWS DIGEST / MARCH 25
••• Santa Barbara County now has 24 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
••• Hospitals devising plans to cope with surge of patients.
••• County estimated to lose 6,870 jobs as a result of the pandemic.
••• A better way to track cannabis taxes.
••• Oprah Winfrey is social-distancing from her partner.
••• Penguin allowed to explore zoo grounds.
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ODDS & ENDS / MARCH 25
••• Trail etiquette and social distancing.
••• The Santa Barbara Bowl has postponed its May concerts.
••• The new La Playa Inn on Castillo Street.
••• Two-bedroom vacation rental available at the Mill (above).
••• When every day is a holiday.
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Weather forecast from Jack Martin of Action Roofing: “We will have high pressure build in for Friday and Saturday. Sunday is now looking like scattered showers might move into the area with a weak system passing though. Starting Monday, it looks like a long awaited high-pressure system will build in and give us a dry week with warmer temps.” Email [email protected] to sign up for daily updates.

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THE FOOD SCENE / MARCH 25
••• Another catering company is now making individual meals (above).
••• Sea Stephanie Fish is delivering seafood throughout the area.
••• Bree’osh’s bakery on De La Vina is open and selling flatbreads, quiches, and more.
••• Sama Sama Kitchen has started delivery.
••• The Good Lion’s to-go cocktails should be available this week.
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NEWS DIGEST / MARCH 26
••• Supermarkets are adding sneeze guards to checkout lanes.
••• Santa Barbara County now has 26 cases and is telling where they are.
••• Jail discharging inmates early.
••• High-school student starts group to do shopping for seniors (above).
••• Downtown Organization director is leaving.
••• Progress for the Rincon Bluffs Preserve.
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BURNING QUESTIONS / MARCH 26
On recent walks, I’ve noticed ‘USA’ spray-painted on the asphalt, along with markings for utility companies. What does it mean?” —E. The answer.

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