FIRST LOOK
Santa Barbara’s new Sprouts supermarket feels like a cross between Trader Joe’s and Lazy Acres, with the folksiness of the former and the healthfulness of the latter. Photos and thoughts.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Isla Vista is poised to drag the county’s reopening down (photo by Max Abrams/Daily Nexus).
••• A long look at the Paseo Nuevo deal.
••• Roger the Scanner Guy is retiring from Edhat.
••• Montecito man sentenced to three years in prison for fraud.
••• State bill to allow subdivision of residential lots stalled.
••• Another school-board candidate Q&A.
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WEATHER FORECAST
“Today is the the start of our heat wave, with a jump of six degrees,” says Jack Martin of Action Roofing. “Friday and Saturday will also rise each day, and Sunday will be the hottest day—90 degrees at the beaches and everywhere else over 100. The heat wave continues next week, but it will begin to back down.” Email [email protected] to receive daily updates.
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JUST LISTED
Nine noteworthy properties new to market, including a spec renovation with midcentury lines and sweeping views, a distinctive house on Ortega Ridge, oceanfront properties on Miramar Beach and Padaro Lane, and an Upper East house with a barn.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• 19 more acres of cannabis cultivation proposed for Carpinteria.
••• Jeff Shelton’s marvelous tiles.
••• Local artist Kara Suhey’s new print shop (above).
••• “Historical happy hour” about the Gaviota Coast in 1919.
••• New home for Goleta clothing reseller Lazy Eye Shop.
••• Porch’s Summerland store is opening.
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WALK WITH ME
Samarkand is a land of small-town charms—lemonade stands, lawn bowls, good vibes, and bingo nights. Walk with me….
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Recent Comments
Yes, you are not an architect but you are right. This is so boring, could be in any city in Southern CA, Palm Springs, Bakersfield.… — Dan O.
Great read as always! My parents are in Portugal and enjoyed the article also. They report that you are spot on about the sidewalks. — Andy
Hi Rob, Is the architect and his staff liked by the workers? — DEREK
That’ll depend on how long the permitting process takes. — Erik Torkells
Would love to share the amazing property I just closed 'off market' on Pomar Lane after 7 offers for $8,088,000. Where to send information and… — Maryanne Brillhart
Any idea when this is scheduled to begin development? — Brenna Ritchey
Ditto the other two comments. Wonderful to see this country! Thanks! — Shirley
Hotel Santa Barbara. 533 State St. — Karl
This was a fantastic article with great photos. Wow. — James
Thank you again Erik! I love your travel reporting. — Tal