October 28, 2024
Plus: New boat-share club opening in Ventura; residential real estate was added to the list of "essential services"; vintage Montecito Police Patrol sign for sale; progress on the Carpinteria phase of the 101 widening project; New England–style house sold.
Other local news: The county now has 68 confirmed cases, including two sheriff's deputies; Instacart and Amazon workers go on strike; California State Parks bans vehicular access.
March 29, 2020
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March 28, 2020
Plus: 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.
The week's other top price reductions: 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.
March 27, 2020
More food news: 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 is giving away wine tonight.
More food news: 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.
Other local news: Santa Barbara County has 32 cases, and Ventura County has 61; Sansum Clinic is furloughing half of its non-physician employees; dentists are struggling; county halts new marriage licenses.
March 26, 2020
"On recent walks, I've noticed 'USA' spray-painted on the asphalt, along with markings for utility companies. What does it mean?" —E.
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Yes, I read she had worked with Renato. — Zoe
Thanks. Good to know. — Zoe
Yep, there is not much to discuss what an authentic Italian pizza is. That doesn’t change the fact that we love Bettinas. — Zeljko
Yes, I went to the 10th Anniversary 10 course tasting last night. All extra fees were clearly communicated, and It was worth every penny. They… — Rwd
Discussions about “real” pizza are so tired. — BW
Why they took their ny strip off the menu and replaced it with their tomahawk steak is beyond me. It was the best steak in… — Joseph Nosofsky
I’m a big fan of Empty Bowl Friday night wings. Very spicy. We had the Vietnamese wings last night at Lama Sama and they were… — AFC
We've long thought that secretly the best wings in town are the chili lime wings at Your Choice, which is just across the street and… — SkyG
I laughed when I saw that Rusty's had won best pizza in the latest reader polls! What's even funnier to me is how expensive Rusty's… — SkyG
Not sure why the original poster keeps returning to Betina (sic) if it's "not terrible" at best. Yes, please, keep the table open for others… — Bettye Jones