Montecito Water District Approves Big Desalination Deal

Plus: Lucky's steakhouse has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for Covid-19; the Montecito Association burns down the welcome wagon; Westside street closure; deadline extended for comments about Los Padres National Forest tree-cutting.

Nail Salons Are Allowed to Reopen

Plus: The city's parking lots and garages are charging again; Funk Zone vacant lot changes hands; parts of Santa Cruz Island closed for restoration after fire; how to create a clean-air room.

Newsletter: June 26

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A New Restaurant on Padaro Beach Opens This Weekend

More food news: Roman-style pizzeria Noemi soft-opens on Saturday; the Ojai Valley Inn has reopened; Bouchon is incorporating part of Scarlett Begonia's former space.

Santa Barbara’s Nordstrom Store Is Officially Closed

Other local news: Cyclists now asked to dismount on parts of State Street; county scaling back plans to expand swimming pool access; Sonos layoffs; proposed increase of electricity rates; school district looking at a "hybrid scenario" for reopening; why a police officer was fired.

Ready for a Little Dwell Magazine Cosplay?

Other noteworthy new listings: Neoclassical compound with ideal guesthouses; architectural eyeful on East Valley Road; Montecito bungalow; ocean views where you wouldn't expect them; 1920s houses painted peach and pink.

Montecito Is About to Impose a Groundwater Tax

Plus: Ty Warner's plants; a better look at the little building under construction way up Hot Springs Road; industry lobbyists are pushing to defang the state's insurance commissioner; four recent sales of note.

Newsletter: June 24

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The Saturday Farmers’ Market Gets a Temporary Reprieve

More food news: Caruso's is only letting hotel guests book during prime dinner hours; Bouchon now offering takeout; Stonehouse menu includes Plow & Angel dishes; German restaurant closed after 75 years; Zizzo’s Coffeehouse & Brew Pub closed; fresh olive oil from the Santa Inés Mission.

Local Health Officials Are Concerned About Hospital Capacity

Other recent news: Nursing homes proving vulnerable to Covid-19; UCSB to hold most fall classes online; temporary bridge being installed on E. Mountain Drive; Montecito Water District's big vote; illegal fireworks; historic downtown building to reopen after renovation.