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.

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.

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.

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.

Newsletter: June 5

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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.

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.

This Year’s Santa Barbara County Fair Has Been Canceled

Other recent news: Field of Light at Sensorio reopens next week; improved Covid-19 metrics from the county; street sweeping and related parking reinforcement restarts June 15; armed robbery at Whole Foods; Santa Cruz fire 90% contained; trouble at the city's Community Development Department.

The New Lighthouse Coffee Opens Today

More food news: State Street Coffee is moving to a bigger, more prominent location; Roman-style pizzeria opening in San Roque; free flowers at Lucky Llama.

Newsletter: June 3

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