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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

    Producer, Reporter

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    Richie Ramirez

    Owner of Richie’s Barbershop

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    Michael and Kathryn Graham

    Owners of C’est Cheese

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