First Covid-19 Death in Santa Barbara County

And the total number of cases is now 111. Other local news: When the pandemic might peak here; Isla Vista closing beaches to discourage the annual Deltopia party; some property tax late penalties to be canceled; Ventura might close its public boat ramp; helping local dogs.

Loyal Customers Spend $500 on Metropulos Fine Foods Gift Cards

More food news: Santa Barbara Fish Market introduces seafood boxes; Café Stella has reopened; Il Fustino is selling Rancho Gordo beans; gift cards for the Daisy; toilet paper as incentive.

What’s This Concrete Ramp Thing on East Beach?

"I noticed this concrete ramp thing while walking on East Beach. What is it?" —W. 1

Newsletter: April 1

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88 Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 in Santa Barbara County

Other local news: Two more sheriff's deputies have contracted the virus; Governor Newsom creates California Health Corps of retired healthcare workers; Whole Foods workers planning a sick-out; home improvement spike.

Mony’s Is Back in Business

More food news: C'est Cheese deliveries; start-up growing microgreens; family meals from Barbareño and Los Agaves; Duo Catering & Events brunch baskets; the good works of Veggie Rescue.

Turnkey Ocean Views on the Mesa

This Edgewater Way property checks a lot of the boxes of what today's buyers want: It's a move-in-ready, new-construction, lock-and-leave house with ocean views, and it's within walking distance of the best of the Mesa.

The Tunnel Road Trailhead to Inspiration Point Has Reopened

Plus: New boat-share club opening in Ventura; residential real estate was added to the list of "essential services"; vintage Montecito Police Patrol sign for sale; progress on the Carpinteria phase of the 101 widening project; New England–style house sold.

The City of Santa Barbara Expects to Lay Off 400 Employees

Other local news: The county now has 68 confirmed cases, including two sheriff's deputies; Instacart and Amazon workers go on strike; California State Parks bans vehicular access.

Newsletter: March 29

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