An Italian Wine Bar Is Opening Downtown

Aperitivo, from the man behind the S.B. Test Kitchen pop-ups, takes the place of Mosto. 1

Newsletter: May 18

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The County’s Strategic Plan for Reopening

Other local news: Mountain lion spotted twice at East Beach condo complex; parking restrictions at beaches and trailheads; revamp in the works for De la Guerra Plaza; Chase Palm Park summer concerts canceled; the tree of the month.

The Likely New Home of the Saturday Farmers’ Market

According to the head of Santa Barbara Public Works, the new location is the preferred choice of market organizers. 1

The Project, On the Alley, and Benchmark Have Reopened

More food news: Central American cuisine at Elubia's Kitchen; Scarlett Begonia has moved around the corner; The Good Lion will have a sibling in Ventura; Grubhub's sleazy behavior.

Montecito Couple Now Has Two Mansions on the Market

And one just got price-chopped by $4.25 million. The week's other top reductions: Spec renovation approaches the sweet spot; 1900 George Washington Smith Tudor; family-friendly redo with a nice backyard; Sea Cliff house inches toward reality.

Newsletter: May 15

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A Stretching Studio Is Opening on Coast Village Road

Plus: Santa Barbara Airport now requires everyone to wear face masks; slacklining in Los Padres National Forest; new book of Hank Pitcher's paintings; Salty Brothers Soap Co. sets up shop on State Street.

There Will Be Another Military Flyover Today

Other local news: State-run testing sites are twice as slow than expected; city council seeks rent relief; Miramar resort might reopen next week; grand jury finds yet again that the the Sheriff's-Coroner's Bureau is substandard; Montecito garden renewal.

New Restaurant Shoots for the “Best Damn Wings Ever”

More food news: The Lark is now open for takeout; Satellite has a walk-up counter; a big honor for chef Daisy Ryan of Bell's; Onus Donuts reopens Friday; one way to be a better restaurant patron.