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October 26, 2019
Other recent news: Montecito rate hike if it buys water from Santa Barbara; local teen runs a popular news aggregator; seagulls spoiling Channel Islands with "processed food and puked-up trash"; Latino organization La Casa de la Raza is struggling.
Open houses this weekend: Fernald Point beachfront property primed for renovation; next-door neighbors—one new, one old—within walking distance to Montecito's Upper Village; a duplex condo in downtown's charming El Caserio enclave; and more.
October 25, 2019
More food news and notes: The Daisy opens soon on State Street; a profile of Pacific Pickle Works; Buena Onda and Lab Social have partnered up; Dunkin' is threatening to open more stores here.
Also newly reduced: The 12-acre HeartStone Ranch in Carpinteria; another French country house in Montecito; and a "mini estate" in San Roque.
October 24, 2019
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Plus: Everything is on sale at the Summerland Antique Collective; Pedro Almodóvar retrospective starts tomorrow; another of Kenny Loggins's former houses is on the market; Styrofoam recycling and unpaved sidewalks.
October 23, 2019
More food news and notes: Enterprise Fish Co. is rumored to be closing; more turnover at the Santa Barbara Public Market; Bettina celebrates its first anniversary with free spritzes; terrific art at Café Ana.
Other recent news: Santa Cruz Island's Scorpion Cove pier to close for months; new governance possible for Montecito Library; first responders learning how to treat pets; study nixes Montecito groundwater injection; city council member attempts to play the race card over the farmer's market.
October 22, 2019
The Lucca philosophy is decidedly wabi-sabi, where imperfections and patina are embraced for their beauty, their uniqueness, and the history they represent. 3
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Walked by the Biltmore today and noticed huge boulders atop the tiki huts - looks like a tacky '70s Disneyland Jungle Cruise ride in there.… — Jilt
Looks like there likely was a falling out with the Picklr franchisor. These systems have ironclad contracts and usually don't let franchisees leave the system… — Don
What’s the name of the place you like? Need to find another good Indian spot. — AFC
You have zero understanding of Caruso or what they do. — Michael Palmer
This is such a strange take. I know there are some people who are against building more housing here, but I've never heard anyone justify… — Doug B
Most "normal" people prefer as short a commute as possible. If you don't want more housing in SB, then maybe you should advocate for less… — Ken
I guess when it comes to professional sports in Santa Barbara, the Sky’s the limit. — Elliott