Pierre Lafond’s Santa Barbara Winery Is for Sale
More food news: Oppi’z has closed; Nick the Greek opening on State Street; the Jewish Federation is proceeding with its plan to open a kosher deli; Lily’s Donuts & Pops is opening downtown; Pueblo Pollo has closed; stop-work order for Trattoria del Sole; a profile of Pokewaves in Noleta; a hat for oyster fans. 8
Montecito Mercantile Has Closed
Plus: The State Street Advisory Committee is meeting again today; Adirondack chairs placed here and there on the State Street Promenade; new adventure park in the Santa Ynez Valley; the Housing Authority's building on E. Cota Street is almost done; a weekend parking deal for locals. 12
Santa Barbara Once Again Needs a New City Administrator
Other recent news: Rain expected on Sunday and Monday; Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in another real estate dispute; inside the home of Montecito art collectors; community "refillery" to open in Goleta; the Goodwill store in Carpinteria has reopened; Cottage Hospital emergency room nearly doubled in size; Westside residents are pushing to get weekend access to school grounds. 3

























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