The 805
In Santa Barbara, some businesses bounce back, others buckle
As Montecito slowly comes back to life, we’ll hear from one business owner who made it through the fire and mudslide, and another who was forced to lay off 17 people. Also, pot is now legal in California, but can you actually buy it anywhere?
By Jonathan Bastian • • 25m ListenAs Montecito slowly comes back to life, we’ll hear from one business owner who made it through the fire and mudslide, and another who was forced to lay off 17 people. Also, pot is now legal in California, but can you actually buy it anywhere? And one columnist says Oprah Winfrey should run for Santa Barbara County Supervisor instead of president.
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3 storiesSome businesses bounce back, others buckle
Many areas in Montecito still look like disaster zones following the mudslide, with trees strewn about and boulders sitting on the side of the road. While the community still has a way to go, downtown Montecito is starting to come back to life.
Read the story6 minWhat happened besides natural disasters this month?
The Thomas Fire and resulting mudslides have consumed our minds and conversations the past couple months. It was all anyone was talking about.
Read the story12 minOprah Winfrey for Santa Barbara County Supervisor?
Forget the White House. Oprah Winfrey should run for Santa Barbara County Supervisor, instead. That’s according to Zocalo Public Square columnist Joe Mathews.
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