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December 14, 2025

  • News Roundup

Whole Foods Employee Tested Positive for Covid-19

Other recent news: The city is looking at implementing citizen review of the Santa Barbara Police Department; no changes to county's 2020-2021 budget; intentional hit-and-run spree on the 101.

  • Food Stuff

Bristol Farms Expects to Open by Late August

More food news: Mesa Burger sibling Corner Tap is now open on the Mesa; wineries and tap rooms can open if they serve food; Rose Café appears dead after 84 years; the interim signage at the restaurant formerly known as Sambo's.

June 8, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

Carpinteria Is Getting a Big New Skate Park

Plus: The repair of the damaged Stearns Wharf sign is on hold; timeline of Montecito construction projects; the mystery of the Dorinda Triangle; 32 oceanfront acres near More Mesa are for sale; three recent closings of note.

  • Welcome Wagon

Mollusk Surf Shop Is Opening in the Funk Zone

Founded in 2005 by John McCambridge, the brand sells surf gear and clothing for men, women, and kids, with stores in San Francisco and Venice Beach.

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Newsletter: June 8

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June 7, 2020

  • News Roundup

California Will Allow More Businesses to Reopen Next Week

Other recent news: Santa Barbara police join protesters in a march and rally; massive paddle out to honor George Floyd; Delta is suspending service from Santa Barbara Airport; nail salons are getting the short end of the stick.

  • Shop to it

First Look at Big Daddy’s Home & Garden in Summerland

The store comprises three buildings and the outdoor areas around them, making for a pleasant wander. Wabi-sabi abounds.

June 6, 2020

  • Price Cuts

Midcentury Conundrum Appears Likely to Be Torn Down

The week's other top price reductions: Brown boxes with big views; Spanish-style house walking distance to San Ysidro Trailhead; cute Craftsman on a bluff above Summerland; Cubist contemporary.

June 5, 2020

  • News Roundup

Construction Starts This Week on Temporary E. Mountain Drive Bridge

Other recent news: Board of Supervisors delays discussion of stricter cannabis regulations; jacaranda trees to be removed; city summer camps to return in modified form; Solvang closing a main drag to cars; United postpones launch of Santa Maria service.

  • Food Stuff

Sambo’s Is Finally Changing Its Name

More food news: Secret Bao pop-up this weekend at Handlebar; the story behind the new Taqueria Santa Barbara on State Street; Goleta moves to let restaurants expand outside.

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