FOOD STUFF
••• Something called Belching Dragon Tavern is opening on State Street.
••• Further details about the establishment replacing Blackbird at the Hotel Californian.
••• Via Gelateria has opened in Solvang.
••• Locally based importer and distributor of European wines.
••• Santa Barbara County Farm Day is coming up.
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HOT PROPERTY
Last week’s closings include Summerland oceanfront for $2.5 million over ask; a 9,400-square-foot Hope Ranch estate; Ennisbrook ski lodge; an $8.6 million Hope Ranch flip; zippy midcentury in Carpinteria; and a Montecito house that traded for $4.5 million and immediately came back on the market for $800,000 more. See what sold and for how much.
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NEWS ROUNDUP
••• Failed rocket launch sent debris raining down.
••• Ty Warner’s ex claims he abused her and hid assets.
••• SBCC’s stadium is still closed to the public (above).
••• A Montecito house was moved.
••• Antiques store opens in Paseo Nuevo.
••• Members of Historic Landmarks Commission ticked off about city’s closing of a paseo.
••• Trek Foundation helping to improve mountain-biking trails.
••• Analysis of a city council candidate forum.
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ODDS & ENDS
••• Two new additions to Santa Ynez’s shopping scene.
••• Big sale at Dylan Star’s Paseo Nuevo store.
••• High-tech parking enforcement.
••• The Lumineers are coming to the Santa Barbara Bowl.
••• Suggestions on where to hike while the forest is closed.
••• Virtual presentation about the desalination plant.
••• “Where in Santa Barbara…?” answer.
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