FOOD STUFF
••• Sunburst wine bar has opened in Carpinteria (above).
••• An update from the Blue Owl’s new owner, including expanded vegan offerings.
••• Cutler’s Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space.
••• Why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers.
••• Another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley.
••• Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.
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JUST LISTED
Notable new listings include a prime swath of Hope Ranch oceanfront; one in the magical El Caserio enclave; a woodsy retreat in the boonies; 1920s glamor on Eucalyptus Hill; one of the largest lots on Coronada Circle; and something spectacularly depressing.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• A new local clothing line called Bummerland.
••• The Tienda Ho store on State Street is closing.
••• Santa Ynez General and Space Home & Garden are expanding.
••• Final list of new cannabis-store locations.
••• Help clean up the harbor floor.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations are now available around the county.
••• The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is back on (above).
••• Cormorant nests disturbed by property owner having trees cut down.
••• The Mujeres Makers Market.
••• Local census data is delayed till the fall.
••• A new hair salon has opened on E. Canon Perdido.
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