Café Ana Is Closed for Good

"March was going to be the month that saved us," wrote owners Julian and Katherine Guzman Sanders in their farewell statement. "But instead it's the month that killed us."

County Covid-19 Hospitalizations Are Remaining Stable

Other local news: There are now 394 confirmed cases; an increase in lost and injured hikers; suspicious fire behind Sambo's; email your questions to local politicians; mountain lions get temporary protection.

Newsletter: April 19

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Lompoc Prison Outbreak Continues to Grow

Other local news: There are now 385 confirmed Covid-19 cases, 49 of which are healthcare workers; county jail inmate tested positive; supervisor Gregg Hart on the pandemic's local effects; earthquake early this morning; Carp closes beach parking lots.

A Tough Nut to Crack on Prestigious Park Lane

The week's other top price reductions: Boat-like house on Miramar Beach dropped by $600,000; cool lines and Dutch doors on School House Road; togetherness on the Mesa; and a top-floor midcentury condo near Butterfly Beach.

Summer Solstice Celebration Will Only Be Online This Year

Other local news: I Madonnari Street Painting Festival canceled; now 354 Covid-19 cases and a third death; Santa Barbara's grim economic future; Southern California no longer abnormally dry; council member supports temporary city council pay cut; My Gym has closed.

The 93108 Fund Has Handed Out $40,000 to Hourly Workers

Plus: Little Free Libraries stocked with toilet paper and other items; new Channel Islands T-shirt; Summerland Oriental Rugs moved across the street; Studio William Hefner house coming to San Ysidro Road; time-lapse street painting; three recent sales of note.

Newsletter: April 17

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The Miramar’s Food Truck Is Serving as a Beach Bar

More food news: The Funk Zone's Dart Coffee Co. will reopen on Saturday; stylish new merch at Low Pigeon and Handlebar; Lilac Patisserie is open for preorders; buy pork direct from Gaviota Givings farm; Black Sheep add-ons.

Sweet Little 1945 Oceanfront House Trying for a $3 Million Flip

Other noteworthy new listings: Midcentury Hope Ranch house with dazzling mountain views; bold colors on the Riviera; tiny 1902 cottage in Mission Canyon; 287 acres on the far side of Refugio State Beach.