WELCOME WAGON
New downtown nail salon Springtide promises to take nail care to the next level with ethical labor practices, products that are non-toxic and vegan, sustainable environmental policies, and more.
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HOT PROPERTY
While the week’s noteworthy sales include a few big-ticket houses—including Barton Myers’s iconic first steel-and-glass, which went for way off the asking price—most were under $3 million.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Invasive new mosquito found in Santa Barbara.
••• Who recently bought the $23.75 million house on Padaro Lane.
••• The effort to take over the Montecito Sanitary District.
••• Bob’s Vacuum has reopened under new ownership.
••• A review of San Luis Creek Lodge in San Luis Obispo (above).
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WEATHER FORECAST
“As the week continues, everyone will begin a cool-down, but temps will remain slightly above normal until Friday,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “At that point, we might see the first day since Sept 11 with below normal temps. Friday into Saturday will bring a slight chance for rain on the central coast, but Santa Barbara will only see some drizzle.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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FOOD STUFF
••• Olio Crudo Bar is now an Italian café and sandwich shop.
••• Dawn Patrol has reopened.
••• More on new natural wine bar Venus in Furs.
••• Mony’s salsas are available by the jar.
••• The Vegan Chef Challenge is this month.
••• Spiny lobster season starts soon.
••• African catering and meal deliveries.
••• The Ballard outpost of Bob’s Well Bread is open.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• The county’s batty guidance for celebrating Halloween.
••• Santa Barbara’s newest roller-skating club.
••• 21 more acres of cannabis in Carpinteria.
••• New art gallery on Coast Village Road.
••• Santa Barbara Historical Museum online exhibit about the Mission.
••• New look and location for Big Brand tire store on Milpas.
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ELECTION CHEAT SHEET
To make filling out your ballot a little easier, here’s a rundown of endorsements from local news sources.
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