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Coffee in hand, Santa Barbara? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Harbor Restaurant clashes with Santa Barbara over soaring waterfront rent
  • Could your Santa Barbara health premiums jump by 60% next year?
  • What changes are coming to Santa Barbara’s main Eastside homeless shelter?

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ron M.!

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Historic CA Restaurant Sues Landlord Over 'Unconscionable' Rent: Report (patch.com) — Santa Barbara residents may notice new tension between the city and the longtime Harbor Restaurant, which is suing its landlord, the city, over what it calls an unconscionable rent structure. The lawsuit challenges a revenue-based lease signed in 2002, while city officials say the restaurant has missed required rent payments and that they are pursuing their own legal remedies.
   

2. Covered California encourages customers to review health insurance options before open enrollment period ends (keyt.com) — If you rely on Covered California or Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara County, now’s the time to double-check your health plan and key enrollment deadlines. Local officials warn some families could see steep premium hikes if federal tax credits change, but free help is available from community groups and county social services to compare options and enroll before coverage deadlines hit.
   

3. Santa Barbara Finalizes Shelter Purchase Ahead of PATH's Departure (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara City Council has finalized a $3.75 million purchase of the 816 Cacique Street homeless shelter, ensuring its 100 beds and services remain available as PATH departs. Using Measure C funds, the city will make urgent safety repairs and has tapped Mercy House as interim operator while it prepares a competitive process for a long-term provider next year.
   

4. Chadillac Green: The Wonderful Wizard of Arts (independent.com) — Santa Barbara readers will recognize Chadillac Green’s bold murals, tattoos, and DJ sets from State Street to local nightlife spots. This profile traces his journey from Missouri graffiti kid to one of the city’s most visible artists, highlighting his work at 805 Ink, iconic murals, and how hip-hop culture ties together his painting, tattooing, and music.
   

5. Historic Landmarks Commission Finds Project Too Pink, Too ‘Whimsical' (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara’s Historic Landmarks Commission is asking architect Jeff Shelton to tone down the pink, playful design of a proposed mixed-use project at 813 Garden Street in the El Pueblo Viejo district. Commissioners generally like the building but say its color and whimsical ornaments don’t fit the surrounding Spanish Colonial character, urging revisions, neighbor outreach, and attention to potential sunlight impacts.
   

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    We just came upon this very friendly Golden Retriever with no collar on Montrose Place looking pretty matted. (Nextdoor Mission Canyon)
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