NEWS DIGEST / MARCH 27
••• County tax revenues are expected to plummet.
••• Santa Barbara County has 32 cases, and Ventura County has 61. (Note: The next day, the number jumped to 47.)
••• Sansum Clinic is furloughing half of its non-physician employees.
••• Dentists are struggling.
••• County halts new marriage licenses.
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THE FOOD SCENE / MARCH 27
••• The new Bristol Farms store is delayed by the coronavirus.
••• The Rosewood Miramar Beach resort is sending out a food truck with free breakfast burritos.
••• CSA meal-prep boxes from Bell’s.
••• The Berry Man now delivers to individuals.
••• The BLT at Bossie’s Kitchen.
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Weather forecast from Jack Martin of Action Roofing: A weak system will bring a chance of rain today, but very light rain, if any, and mainly to SLO and northern SB county. Now the good news: next week is looking dry, sunny and warm. We really begin to warm up Tuesday with highs in the 70s. Inland will even see some 80s on Thursday and Friday. Email [email protected] to sign up for daily updates.
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THE FOOD SCENE / MARCH 27
••• The Lark and Lucky Penny are now offering curbside pickup.
••• C’est Cheese shifts to pre-order only.
••• Chef Justin West will shop the farmers’ market for you.
••• An updated list of area CSAs.
••• Satellite [was] giving away wine.
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PRICE CUTS / MARCH 28
••• Brand-new house on 105 acres in Hollister Ranch (above).
••• Partial ownership of a funky oceanfront compound on the Mesa.
••• Montecito mansion that needs new surfaces and a sculpturectomy.
••• Stylish Upper East renovation with location issues.
••• Sprawling California cottage in Cielito.
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ODDS & ENDS / MARCH 28
••• The Santa Barbara Zoo has a new baby giraffe—and the video is something else.
••• Where to get updated coronavirus stats over the weekend.
••• The library is now offering delivery.
••• New online rentals from the Riviera Theatre.
••• County website for economic recovery resources.
••• One cool cow.
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