First Impressions of Alma Fonda Fina
More food news: Opening date for Validation Ale's outpost on De La Vina; White Caps Beach Club's Summerland location has temporarily closed; Oakberry Acaí is now in the Funk Zone; Yona Redz's menu is available at Santa Playa Mariscos for now; Presqu’ile winery chef Julie Simon. 10
The City Council’s Current Thinking About State Street
Other recent news: CVS is said to be closing downtown; Metropolitan Theatres has left the Fiesta Five on State Street; interview with city administrator Kelly McAdoo; what to do with two dilapidated airport hangars; Fuel Depot opened on Storke Road; candidates for Goleta elections; progress for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. 11
The Harbor Restaurant Reopens Next Week
More food news: The Montecito Inn's forthcoming bar has a name; the menu at Happy Cat Eats; Upper Village restaurant can finally start construction; Summerland's Sweet Wheel farmstand has moved; Santa Playa Mariscos is very near opening; Ojai gelato shop to close. 10
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