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May 27, 2026

  • Odds & Ends

Mollusk’s New Shop Is Even Cooler Than the First One

Plus: More Mesa fell out of escrow; two more fall shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl; new-ish used record store on State Street; another big UCSB lease downtown; reopening date for the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; the answer to last week's "Where in Santa Barbara...?" 1

May 6, 2021

  • News Roundup

More Than 40 Percent of County Adults Are Fully Vaccinated

Other recent news: Santa Barbara loses fight over regulating short-term vacation rentals; more on the state bills that would allow rampant construction of housing; dogs sickened by county mulch; cannabis farm in wine country agrees to odor controls; Meagan Harmon appointed to California Coastal Commission; city grocery workers to receive "hazard pay." 3

May 5, 2021

  • First Look

Back-to-Back Roundabouts Proposed for Highway 101’s Cabrillo Interchange

The preliminary design for the stretch of Highway 101 between Olive Mill and Salinas Street replaces the left exit at Cabrillo with a right one, and it adds a new roundabout—which could end up making three in a row along Cabrillo Boulevard. 2

  • First Look

Preliminary Designs for the Montecito Section of Highway 101

The Montecito Association got a sneak peek of the next segment of the 101 widening, which includes the Olive Mill and San Ysidro interchanges. See what you think.... 4

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Newsletter: May 5

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May 4, 2021

  • Just Listed

A Prime Swath of Hope Ranch Oceanfront

The week's notable new listings also include one in the magical El Caserio enclave; a woodsy retreat in the boonies; 1920s glamour on Eucalyptus Hill; one of the largest lots on Coronada Circle; and something spectacularly depressing. 2

  • Food Stuff

Sunburst Wine Bar Has Opened in Carpinteria

More food news: An update from the Blue Owl's new owner, including expanded vegan offerings; Cutler's Artisan Spirits is opening in the old Telegraph Brewing space; why local restaurants are finding it hard to hire staffers; another intriguing coffee option in the Santa Ynez Valley; Casa de Comer, Goleta-based makers of Smokin’ Good Salsa.

May 3, 2021

  • Odds & Ends

A New Local Clothing Line Called Bummerland

Plus: The Tienda Ho store on State Street is closing; Santa Ynez General and Space Home & Garden are expanding; final list of new cannabis-store locations; help clean up the harbor floor. 1

May 2, 2021

  • News Roundup

Walk-In Covid-19 Vaccinations Are Now Available Around the County

Other recent news: The Santa Barbara Fair & Expo is back on; cormorant nests disturbed by property owner having trees cut down; Mujeres Makers Market is today; local census data is delayed till the fall; a new hair salon has opened on E. Canon Perdido.

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Newsletter: May 2

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