11 May 2026
101 Alsatians: Amy Peer and her Dog-Meet-Dog World
Amy arrives at the MJ offices today clutching her longhaired English Cream dachshund, Maxine – gifted to her as a puppy 14 years ago by a renowned novelist, longtime client, friend, and fitful dog lover. “My friend’s beloved King Charles just could not wrap her paws around the addition of this beautiful blonde bombshell to […]
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Meet Marjorie Newman, MD
What drives someone to spend a life in medicine? In this new Q&A series, a group of leading local physicians share the moments that set them on their path, the breakthroughs shaping their fields, and the realities behind the work. Their answers are candid, occasionally surprising, and grounded in experience. Together, they offer a clear-eyed […]
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Crystal Birds and Origin Markings
AF has a small clear crystal bird figurine on a frosted glass base. The underside is labeled “Made in Taiwan R.O.C.” (Republic of China). The phrase “Made in” is important because it helps date the piece. Marks reading “Made in Taiwan” were used after 1949 to distinguish Taiwan from mainland China (the People’s Republic of […]
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A La Jolla Weekend Getaway Worth Taking
My husband and I went to La Jolla for the Concours d’Elegance, and somewhere between the oceanfront lawns, the village charm, the beautifully poured glasses, and dinner above the cove, I found myself thinking the same thing again and again: Santa Barbara people would love this. Of course, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance was the […]
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Who Are You Kiddo-ing? Is the word condescending, or just annoying?
When I was growing up, we had a weekly show called Movie of the Week or Hallmark Movie of the Week or Afterschool Special or something equally 1970s. Invariably, there was either inappropriate content for a seven-year old, or worse, adults sending a not-so-subtle message to the youth of the day. “Kiddo, there’s no free […]
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Fiesta Means… Poetry? And More Spoken Word Happenings
For more than a century, Fiesta, the celebration of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, has drawn hundreds of thousands of celebrants. Fiesta’s seemingly nonstop high-energy events range from almost endless Flamenco dancing and mariachi music, to performances, parades, and a partying plethora that spills from a besotted State Street into surrounding neighborhoods. The traditional […]
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American Riviera Classic Pickleball and More News Bytes
The 9th Annual American Riviera Classic returns to Santa Barbara May 15-17, drawing players from across the country for a weekend of spirited competition and community fun. Athletes from 10 states will compete in one of the region’s premier pickleball events, known as much for its lively atmosphere as its on-court action. Beyond the matches, […]
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A Creative Vessel
This Workshop Fills the Sails of Your Story You find yourself secluded in thought. The idea is there but how to free it from this lonely island. A raw thought can be difficult to describe. To share with others. Freeing an idea is the art of expressing creativity. You try to find the words to […]
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Kerry Docherty in Convo with Georgie Greville for Book Launch
Hello Loves! Monday, April 27, I was invited to Kerry Docherty’s book tour stop in Ojai at the Light and Space Yoga Center owned by Samantha Jones Garrison. She was promoting her second book that just landed April 21, 2026, titled, Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth. Yes, that Kerry Docherty.The woman who co-owns […]
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DVS 2nd Annual Community Award
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County (DVS) held its Evening of Gratitude for its funders and supporters at the Fess Parker Tasting Room in the Funk Zone on Thursday, April 30. The featured note of the program is their 2nd Annual Community Award Presentation which this year went to Richie’s Barber Shop Montecito for […]
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Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108
Domestic Battery / 1600 block San Leandro Lane — Sunday, April 12, at 22:46 hours Deputies responded to report of an unknown male jumping over a driveway gate onto the property. While speaking to the homeowner on scene, it was disclosed they had friends staying in the guest house. During the investigation, deputies heard a […]
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Spotlight Coast Village
Belrose Estate Jewelers | Spring Treat: $750 off your purchase of $3,000 | Offer valid on full price items only (excluding watches and handbags). Valid until May 31, 2026! •Daniel Gibbings | May 13 to June 4| Booking Consultation appointments for Custom Design jewelry with Daniel. Please call or email or secure your appointment time. […]
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Women’s Council Empowers the Next Generation
The Westmont Women’s Leadership Council, dedicated to educating, enriching and empowering women, held its annual luncheon with keynote speaker Anja Manuel, co-founder and principal of Rice, Hadley, Gates and Manuel, LLC, and an author, former diplomat, speaker and sought-after adviser to Fortune 50 and Silicon Valley CEOs. Several hundred supporters attended the event on April […]
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Graduation Features Former USAID Head
Henrietta Holsman Fore, a recognized leader in business, corporate boards, the U.S. government, the United Nations and nonprofit organizations, speaks at Westmont Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9:30 am at Westmont’s Thorrington Field. President Gayle D. Beebe presents Westmont Medals to international accountant William Kimsey and his wife, Nancy, who have generously supported Westmont. […]
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Playoffs Come to Montecito
Postseason baseball is coming to Russ Carr Field as Westmont hosts the four-team PacWest Baseball Championship May 6-8. The Warriors (29-19, 25-17 PacWest) officially secured the berth May 1 following a doubleheader sweep of Menlo. As the No. 4 seed, Westmont opens the double-elimination tournament at 11 am against top-seeded Point Loma (41-10, 37-7). The […]
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Ballet Cherishes Charlie Chaplin from all Angles
Charlie Chaplin has been inextricably linked to Montecito ever since he founded and developed the Montecito Inn almost a century ago to serve as a more accessible yet upscale getaway for Hollywood stars, of which he was one of the biggest. Considered perhaps the greatest comic artist of the silver screen and one of the […]
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Ballet Bonanza: ‘Beauty’ at the Granada
In a rare confluence of professional ballet companies performing on the same night in two of this theater city’s jewels in the crown, State Street Ballet’s Chaplin competes with another encore presentation, this one of The Sleeping Beauty from International Ballet Stars. The touring ensemble brings its lavish spectacle to the Granada on Friday, May […]
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‘Standing Still’: Soft Launch for Hard Play at UCSB
UCSB’s Launch Pad program was created to serve as a space for authors to develop new plays while working with student actors to incubate their ideas and present them as a work in progress. The emphasis is on producing new work, but the project for 2026, Melinda Lopez’s Standing Still, actually dates back almost 15 […]
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Fiesta Is for Fifi
The Poodle Parade that was one of the quirky joys of the Santa Barbara French Festival hasn’t returned to Oak Park since being preyed upon by the pandemic. But at long last, poodles, and any other particular breed of dog or mutt, can finally strut their stuff again thanks to one of two new events […]
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Chukkers & Chanel
By Lisa Duncan The Santa Barbara Polo Club launched its 115th season in glittering style this weekend with Polo in Paradise, proving once again that nowhere does sport-meets-society quite like the manicured fields of our Eden by the Sea. The mood was champagne-fueled and Riviera chic, with the ladies arriving in sweeping Kentucky Derby-worthy hats […]
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