Recently, a small group of friends gathered for an early dinner on our back deck. Everyone brought something to contribute – a bouquet of flowers, baked chicken, corn on the cob, green salad, peach pie, and various libations. Sitting around the festive table, we settled in to enjoy the food, tell stories, and share tidbits […]
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This hand-colored etching of butterflies was produced in the late 18th century by Carl Gustav Jablonsky, an artist/naturalist who was also the private secretary to the queen of Prussia. This page was part of the book Natural System of All Known Domestic and Foreign Insects (1783–1806), an 11-volume set that formed one of the most […]
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Chuy Berry Farms has the most delectable raspberries at the farmers market right now. A member of the rose family, raspberries come in red, black, yellow, and purple varieties and are easily recognized by their vibrant color and hollow center. Sweet, tart, and full of flavor, these berries are nutritional powerhouses packed with fiber, vitamin […]
Lea más‘Killer Vibes’ Jack Friday, a pseudonym for author John Fram, delivers a funny, entertaining detective novel in Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery. Set in Austin, Texas, the story follows Peter Key, the self-proclaimed laziest detective, as he stumbles into a case that becomes dangerously personal. When Peter inherits a broken-down property from an […]
Lea másUCSB professor Dr. Leah Stokes, a rising climate advocate named to the Time100 Next list, has penned the just-published The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet. Stokes, policy director of The 2035 Initiative, shares the true inspiring story of the new parents who spearheaded an unlikely climate […]
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Hullo. I’m the local columnist whose carefully crafted words are the last thing your drowsy cockatiel sees every evening as he nods off on his little trapeze or whatever. My name is Jeff Wing, but since around third grade people have mis-addressed me as Jack Wayne, so feel free. Now, I don’t want to sound […]
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Julia Child spent her final years in Montecito. Her words could almost serve as a blessing over Ancora Osteria, where Chef Luca Crestanelli has built a restaurant, and a life, around much the same philosophy of taking the chance, working hard, and doing things properly. Luca was 23 when a friend from his summer restaurant […]
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To Cut or not to Cut… that is the Question! Standing with elementary school scissors in hand facing the mirror, I stopped to think: Do I start cutting now or might a storied professional be a better choice? If I’m suggesting this was the first time for that question, I’d be lying. Years of disastrous […]
Lea másFive tenure-track professors, including a returning alumnus and an international design expert, join the Westmont faculty this fall, bringing a shared commitment to integrating faith with academic excellence. The new tenure-track appointments include Stephen Owusu (economics and business), Gregg Ten Elshof ’92 (philosophy), Demetrius Tucker (English), Jarrett Walbolt (kinesiology) and Kristin Wood (engineering). Owusu, who […]
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Westmont’s first nursing cohort to graduate during the summer term honored 19 new registered nurses at a traditional pinning ceremony Aug. 20 at Montecito Covenant Church. The Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing Program has quickly expanded to include three cohorts studying each year. The ceremony, which dates to the 1860s, symbolizes both the mastery of […]
Lea másPaintings, photography, sculpture and assemblage populate most of the workspaces for the 2026 Santa Barbara Studio Artists tour that takes place every Labor Day weekend. But it’s a fairly good bet that if you join the 25th anniversary of the self-guided visit to artist studios around town, you won’t see much that resembles what paper […]
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Brian Kuhlmann has been a professional photographer for more than 40 years, working in a wide array of fields. His photography has been featured in many advertising campaigns for big-name brands – Coca-Cola, Coors and Corona, just under the letter ‘C’ – splashed across the pages of innumerable publications and hung on the walls of […]
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Coast Village Week is making a splash September 10-17. Creativity, celebration and hospitality will be front and center as locals and visitors explore Coast Village Road, where you’ll find good vibes and great engagement while you mingle, shop and dine. Our merchants are going the extra mile to make their spaces inviting and fun with […]
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Every week, the Montecito Association gathers information from local agencies, elected officials, community partners, and residents to help our members understand what is happening throughout Montecito. From public safety and emergency preparedness to traffic, land use, and neighborhood concerns, our goal is to keep the community informed, connected, and engaged. We look forward to sharing […]
Lea másJeffrey Harding’s column on socialism lacks nuance and greatly oversimplifies what socialism can mean. Below is AI’s answer to the question, “Have there been successful experiments in socialism?” Jeffrey doubts that there are any progressives with “a well-rounded knowledge of history, economics, and philosophy,” a statement that might have surprised Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. […]
Lea másGood Samaritan Shelter joins with philanthropic partners and public officials to launch the Santa Barbara Salon Series, four public-policy panels to highlight critical issues facing our county, including homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and human and labor trafficking. The Salon Series will include the participation of Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch and County […]
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To pay proper tribute to Pedro Rivera, who at age 67 unexpectedly passed away on August 2, the Montecito Journal is starting a two-part tribute to him this week. Rivera was a beloved and well-known family man, friend, and co-worker. Sentiments expressed about Pedro on social media portray a man who built and presented a […]
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Kyoto, a sprawling city of 1.5 million, is a captivating patchwork of old and new. More than 400 officially recognized Shinto shrines and approximately 1,600 Buddhist temples are woven into its neighborhoods, along with countless tiny neighborhood shrines tucked into unexpected corners. I picked up a free Rakyo Taxi Kyoto map highlighting 81 temples and […]
Lea másDear Amy, I have always wanted to create a beautiful garden for myself and finally hired and paid (ouch) for my oasis. Around the same time I began planning this garden, I also added a new puppy, Barney, to our family. Fast forward, Barney is now one year old and digging up my beautiful garden, […]
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Santa Barbara Polo’s high goal season comes to its conclusion with the final weekend of the U.S. Polo Association’s Pacific Coast Open, the most prestigious tournament of the summer and one of the oldest as it got started a few years after the turn of the last century. Just five teams are competing for the […]
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