Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone came alive as the Grace Fisher Foundation hosted a vibrant fundraiser at La Lieff Tasting Room. Friends, family, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Foundation’s recent City of Santa Barbara Art Business Award and kick off ticket sales for the upcoming Winter Music Showcase. The evening buzzed with good wine, warm […]
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The leaves may be falling off the trees (I think, we don’t have much of a fall here) but the costumes are certainly coming out. It’s Ghost Village Road time along our favorite local haunt of the Lower Village. Families, friends, and four-legged companions take part in one of the community’s most beloved traditions. The […]
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Jorge’s nephew is a curious kid who wants to know stuff. That bodes well for the youngster growing up to be an interesting adult. One day, though, he stumped his uncle with a fairly straightforward question. “What’s your job, uncle Jorge?” East Camino Cielo Road in the Los Padres National Forest is the northernmost boundary […]
Lea másAlmeda May Morrison was born on March 8, 1933, in South Hadley Massachusetts, and lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and family. She passed away peacefully on September 24th at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and cherished memories. Almeda grew up in Massachusetts and pursued her education at […]
Lea másCarpinteria-based Jessica Kolbe, a Qigong/Tai Chi teacher and meditation guide, teams up with Santa Barbara pianist Antonio Artese for the debut of a series of intimate events where guided meditation meets live classical music. This journey of silence, breath, and sound, invites participants to quiet the mind to let the music in more deeply, and […]
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AHOY! Last week the sea breeze carried more than salt air and sunshine – it carried with it a celebration! On Sunday, October 12th at the Yacht Club Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse designated the 110–foot–tall schooner, Mystic Whaler, as the Official Tall Ship of Santa Barbara. Who has a replica of a seamlessly crafted […]
Lea más“Newspeak” is a term from George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 by which a word means something other than what it says. For example, in newspeak “ungood” was substituted for “bad.” In 1984 it was a means of thought control. Our bureaucrats often use newspeak words like “revenue enhancement” instead of tax increase. People hate tax […]
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Seven million Americans rallied across the country on Saturday to declare “No Kings” for a second time. A reference to Trump ruling lawlessly by executive order since January. Under the Constitution the president only has two minor powers. He does not legally get to send masked thugs to kidnap and deport people without a hearing. […]
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People who have some kind of religious feelings often believe that they can communicate with their Deity – and some even believe that their prayers can in some way influence human events, or even non-human, such as the weather. As practiced in most cultures today, there seems to be little harm in such beliefs. But […]
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Richie’s Barber Shop has won first place for the eleventh consecutive year in a row as the Best Barbershop in Santa Barbara according to public voting in the annual Santa Barbara Independent’s poll! We are definitely Montecito proud on this remarkable but not necessarily surprising win – an award so richly deserved and rooted in […]
Lea másCome celebrate Bettina’s 7th Birthday with a week of specialty pies, including the famous clam pie! Keep an eye out on Instagram to see which daily specials they drop. Supervisors Vote to Begin Ending Onshore Oil in Santa Barbara County In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors moved to phase […]
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More than 30 student researchers presented 20 different projects at the annual Celebration of Summer Research on Oct. 16 in Winter Hall. Many of the students worked as paid, full-time research assistants, collaborating with professors on cutting-edge projects that sometimes extend into the school year. Providing opportunities for students to conduct significant research with faculty […]
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Westmont dedicated a new stained-glass window during an intimate service inside the Nancy Voskuyl Prayer Chapel on October 16. Nancy Voskuyl, a Westmont student and the daughter of President Roger and Trudy Voskuyl, died in a tragic automobile accident in 1959 on Sycamore Canyon Road. To honor her, the college built the Nancy Voskuyl Memorial […]
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Under sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s, about 30 foursomes of golfers drove toward victory with the goal of raising scholarship funds for Westmont students at Glen Annie Golf Club. The 14th annual Westmont Golf Classic awarded top golfers and offered unique raffle prizes, including Scottie Scheffler-autographed golf flags. The foursome of Dr. Michael […]
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Two goals in the second half gave Westmont women’s soccer a come-from-behind, 2-1 victory over the Eagles of Biola on Oct. 18 in front of a large Homecoming crowd at Thorrington Field. “What a fun, fun game to come out with the win,” said Westmont’s head coach Lauren Matthias, “especially on Homecoming Weekend. We had […]
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The 34th Annual Santa Barbara Senior Expo, powered by Family Service Agency (FSA), lit up the Earl Warren Showgrounds with energy, services, and community spirit. More than 120 engaged exhibitors came together to offer support to over 1,000 local seniors. The event was a real celebration of aging well – providing in-home care solutions, flu […]
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The Granada Theatre was filled with 2,650 eager fans this weekend as the Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet launched their 2025/26 seasons with a dazzling joint production. Santa Barbara Symphony President & CEO, Kathryn R. Martin, and State Street Ballet Executive Director, Cecily MacDougall, welcomed guests and outlined each of their exciting upcoming […]
Lea másThe Montecito Association’s October Board Meeting brought together local leaders, agency partners, and community members for a comprehensive update on public safety, infrastructure, and upcoming events. From record-high state test scores to rainfall updates and Beautification Day plans, the meeting reflected the Association’s ongoing commitment to preserving Montecito’s character and supporting its residents. Montecito Fire […]
Lea másWhat appears to be a huge gain for environmental and coastal organizations statewide is the signing into law of CA AB14, “California Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program” (BWBS), by Governor Gavin Newsom this past week. The bill asks ocean vessels traveling along the California coast drop to lower their speeds to protect California’s […]
Lea másCS sends me a vintage cape with rabbit trimmed fur on cashmere. She wonders if the tiny moth holes suggest that it is NOT worth the price tag of $120. Does the historical value trump the rarity value? The answer is NO – late 19th century capes are not rare! The cape has been part […]
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