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October 8, 2020|by Erik Torkells

EXCLUSIVE
A chain of stylish boutique hotels is taking over the Spanish Garden Inn, a favorite of travelers since it opened 20 years ago. You read it here first.

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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Rob and Sheryl Lowe sold their very pretty estate for $45.5 million.
••• Million-dollar donation promised to San Marcos Foothills Preserve campaign.
••• Patrick Nesbitt’s estate, last listed at $65 million, is headed to auction.
••• Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. filed for bankruptcy reorganization.
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JUST LISTED
The new listings keep coming—including an Aman-inspired contemporary asking $20 million, a colorful Mediterranean villa, a memorable facade on El Bosque, glamour potential on the Riviera, and an artist’s longtime home, which always makes for interesting viewing.

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WEATHER FORECAST
“A low-pressure system dropping down from the Pacific Northwest will begin to affect the weather tomorrow night into Saturday,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “There is a slight (20%) chance of rain for north county, but we’ll only maybe get some drizzle. Temps will be cool Saturday, with highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Sunday, high pressure builds in and we’ll begin to see an offshore event. Expect temps to climb into the 90s next week.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.

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ODDS & ENDS
••• Downtown virtual reality studio has closed.
••• Map showing cannabis permits for the county.
••• Trial date set for Jeffrey O’Neil’s bluff-top property in Summerland.
••• The city is offering pickleball clinics.
••• The Beverly Hills of Solvang.
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