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May 3, 2026

  • Walk With Me

Social Distancing Made Easy at UCSB

With in-person classes canceled for months, the campus is a lovely place for a stroll. You can expect many "I Am Legend" moments, where you'll feel like the last person on earth. 1

May 24, 2020

  • Odds & Ends

A Big Win for Ellen and Portia

Plus: Have you walked down State Street now that it's closed to cars?; a stripped-down Jeff Shelton rental; a pair of Montecito notables have gone MIA; two more sales of note.

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Newsletter: May 24

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May 23, 2020

  • News Roundup

Santa Barbara County Requires Face Masks at Businesses

Other local news: County creates contact-tracing crew; big donation to help undocumented workers; Montecito Planning Commission dithers over the San Ysidro Roundabout; invite an animal to your next Zoom meeting.

  • Price Cuts

Ten Big Price Reductions on a Wide Range of Properties

Rare is the high-end property around here that sells for the initial ask. The question is: how far does the number have to drop before someone bites? Here are the week’s top 10 price-chops.

May 22, 2020

  • Food Stuff

Are You Ready to Go Out to a Restaurant?

Now that the county has allowed restaurants to reopen for dine-in service, they're doing just that—some only at their outdoor tables, others inside, too. Here's a running list.

  • News Roundup

Nine Blocks of State Street Will Be Closed to Cars

Other local news: Interview with Santa Barbara's economic development chief; many Old Spanish Days Fiesta events will be held online; OstrichLand update.

  • Food Stuff

Arigato Sushi and Olio e Limone Have Opened for Takeout

More food news: The Honor Bar is open for dine-in service; Helena Avenue Bakery is half-opening; Bibi Ji and Lilac Patisserie expanded their hours; in praise of novelty, as experienced at Zaytoon, Taqueria Santa Barbara, and Secret Bao.

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Newsletter: May 22

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May 21, 2020

  • Get Fit

The Best News Swimmers Have Had in Months

Two area pools have reopened, with intense competition for the few available slots.

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Recent Comments

This list is making my mouth water. I want to try all of them! Thank you Erik! — Dave

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The coral tree is fine for residential purposes as long as you routinely trim it. — Jim Owens

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