••• Vintage fans will want to check out the handsome Thrifty Beaches store, now open in the former RH space at 710 State Street (Ortega/De La Guerra).
••• Funk Zone Vintage and Funk Zone Records opened a while ago on Santa Barbara Street in the Funk Zone, but they were news to me when I walked by the other day. And next door is Amorita, which sells leather accessories.
••• The Clearing House, which organizes estate sales, has started a series of summer pop-ups with items from various sources. The first one is July 12 and 13; the location appears to be TBA.
••• I was bummed to discover that the Goodwill donation center next to Tri-County Produce is gone, undoubtedly related to the forthcoming redevelopment of the site.
••• This is the first time I recall seeing a major local real estate agent promote that fees are negotiable.
••• Fred Armisen will be at the Lobero Theatre on September 17…