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    The 805

    Some 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.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Jan 27, 2018 • 1 min read

    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. Some businesses are bustling again, while others are hanging on by a thread.

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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Kathryn Barnes

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      Richie Ramirez

      Owner of Richie’s Barbershop

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      Michael and Kathryn Graham

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