Referrals

Now that things are calming down with the pandemic, can readers recommend local restaurants with good happy hour deals? A lot of places suspended them for the past 2 years so I'm curious who is offering what.

Remember the Hourglass and Magic Waters?  The Hourglass was on West Cota Street, and Magic Waters was on upper State Street near the Highway 154 junction.  They were businesses where you could go and book a private "room" for an hour or so and enjoy your own private hot tub/spa.  As I recall, both places had about half a dozen or so fenced outdoor "rooms."  Alas, it seems that both entities are now gone.

I've had my homeowner's insurance for decades and always paid promptly. I made no insurance claims whatsoever during any fires. But my home insurer is now cancelling me, basically for being in a fire-risk area, even though no homes in my neighborhood had any smoke or fire damage during the Thomas fire.

Can you recommend any insurers who will provide reasonable coverage?

We're coming to the area for a wedding in August 2020 at the Montecito Club and want to rent a house closeby. What is the best area that readers recommend?

Can anyone recommend a hair salon that uses organic shampoos and conditioners?

Does anyone know of a consultant who evaluates household items (paintings,etc.) and sells them on a commission basis?

We are looking for a dependable, honest person to do house/pet sitting. We leave town occasionally, and are unable to take our dog with us. We are looking for someone we can trust to stay with our pet in our house and feed and walk our small dog for several days at a time.

A friend is looking for a recommendation for a home cook/chef to make meals for her and her children. Do edhat readers have recommendations?

I know that renting (upscale) hotel rooms by the hour is getting popular in larger cities. Does anyone know of a local hotel that charges by the hour or partial day?

I need carpal tunnel surgery and am wondering if anyone would like to share advice or referrals. Thank so much Edhatters!

I've seen a lot of advertising from Cottage Hospital lately, are a lot of residents going to Ventura County or elsewhere for healthcare?

I am looking for someone to haul away broken up concrete, chunks of wood, and some cleared brush.