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December 19, 2025

  • 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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Newsletter: June 5

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June 4, 2020

  • Just Listed

21 Acres Between Summerland and Toro Canyon

Other noteworthy new listings: Spec renovation that went pending in a flash; supersized on Pepper Hill; mini-compound with contemporary flair; Hope Ranch starter home; Moody Sisters cottage on Periwinkle Lane; and more.

  • Odds & Ends

Another Timely Mural Has Been Painted on Haley Street

Plus: San Ysidro Ranch has reopened to hotel guests, and the Four Seasons will do the same next month; Seda Custom Skin Care opened on Coast Village Road; dairy farm estate sale this weekend; two recent sales of note.

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  • Nineties Mediterranean in Park Highlands
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You can't say that because the Santa Barbara Airport actually is in the City of Santa Barbara - there's a 7-mile long strip of City… — Rich

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