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May 24, 2020

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Newsletter: May 24

May 24, 2020|by Erik Torkells

NEWS ROUNDUP / MAY 22
••• Nine blocks of State Street are now closed to cars.
••• Interview with Santa Barbara’s economic development chief.
••• Many Old Spanish Days Fiesta events will be held online.
••• OstrichLand update.
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RESTAURANT REOPENINGS
Now that the county has allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, they’re doing just that—some only at their outdoor tables, others inside, too. Here’s a running list. (Photo courtesy The Good Lion.)

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FOOD STUFF
••• Arigato Sushi and Olio e Limone have opened for takeout.
••• Helena Avenue Bakery is half-opening.
••• Bibi Ji and Lilac Patisserie expanded their hours.
••• In praise of novelty, as experienced at Zaytoon, Taqueria Santa Barbara, and Secret Bao.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“Today might start with a little fog, but overall it’ll be another nice day with highs creeping up a few degrees,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “On Monday, the warm-up begins. High pressure builds in, and the heatwave arrives on Tuesday. Tuesday is going to be hot—low 80s at the coast, 90s in the valley. The heat continues though Thursday, and then we get some cooling.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.

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NEWS ROUNDUP / MAY 23
••• Santa Barbara County requires face masks at businesses.
••• County creates contact-tracing crew.
••• Big donation to help undocumented workers.
••• Montecito Planning Commission dithers over the San Ysidro Roundabout.
••• Invite an animal to your next Zoom meeting.
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PRICE CUTS
Rare is the high-end property around here that sells for the initial ask. But how far does the number have to drop before someone bites? This week, there were ten big price reductions on a wide range of properties.

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