KG has an early-20th century Chinese (Qing) Dynasty carved camphor chest (41” long), of little monetary value ($350-400), as these are relatively common, but it bears priceless symbolism. Would I keep this or sell it? Read on. Regarding the spiritual side of this chest, I would keep it around for protection! Look at the carving […]
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Hello Loves! Happy to be reporting just for you on the 9th Annual MOXI@NIGHT celebration held on Saturday, September 25 at the museum. So much news! First is the public announcement by Belle Hahn on her decision to end her philanthropy career, and second is the new MOXI Director of Marketing and Communications, Karrmen Rodriguez, […]
Lea másCurrent battles over Artificial Intelligence (AI) are tied to the idea of “progress.” For the past century or so we have taken it for granted that progress is a thing. Progress is the idea that we can build on past knowledge to create new technology. Which in turn allows us to acquire more knowledge and […]
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Engineering professors Dan Jensen and Kristin L. Wood lead an interactive Westmont Downtown lecture, “Having Fun with Everyday AI and Robotics: Life Implications,” on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 pm at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The event offers a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence and robotics. Attendees should bring a […]
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Summer training gave the Westmont women’s swimming program a profound new purpose this year. Head Coach Jill Lin, her nearly five-year-old son, Caden, and 10 swimmers, including three recent graduates, traveled to Northern Thailand for a historic outreach trip from July 30-Aug. 16. “Paladin Rescue Alliance reached out to our team, and once we learned […]
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Westmont alumna Ella Jennings (’23) presents her oil paintings on salvaged wood panels in What Remains, a joint exhibition with woodturner Don Scott at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara. The exhibition runs through Nov. 7, with an artist talk on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 pm at the gallery, 229 E. Victoria St. What […]
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I’m still a little stunned to have received the 2026 One805 Heart of the Community Award, and I’m very grateful for it. I want to thank the people who made the September 25 event such a success, and to tell everyone in Santa Barbara who couldn’t be there what the award means to me. Thank […]
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“He’s my security,” Kevin Costner joked, smiling as he gave Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown a friendly pat on the back. It was a lighthearted moment at Costner’s oceanfront “Field of Dreams,” where nearly 4,000 guests gathered over two nights for ONE805LIVE! – a weekend of music, philanthropy, and appreciation for the men and […]
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In Montecito, a disaster is not an abstract idea. Our community remembers the 2018 Debris Flow and the neighbors whose lives were lost. I grew up knowing that an ordinary day can change without warning. This month, I began to understand what it takes to help a family in the days that follow. I’m a […]
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The newest space event in our town is the appointment of Dr. Gerard van Belle as president and observatory director for the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). He fills the role previously held by Dr. Lisa Storrie-Lombardi who retired in September. Leading the search committee for Storrie-Lombardi’s successor was Chair Michael Skrutskie, University of Virginia. On […]
Lea másMinor Child Surfing Injury / Rincon Beach — Monday, September 14, at 17:14 hours While under the father’s care, a 10-year-old victim suffered laceration on the head from a surfing accident. The father failed to take his son (the victim) to the hospital for medical treatment. Ultimately, the victim’s mother took the victim to urgent […]
Lea másThe Montecito Country Mart is hosting its First Annual Pie Baking Contest at the mart on October 17. Pie drop off time is 11 am, and winners announced at 12:30 pm. All homemade pies to be submitted with categories for adults and kids. First prize takes home $100, with gift cards for second and third […]
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When it comes to sex trafficking, everyone wants to talk about rescue – the dramatic swooping in and saving of teenage girls from the clutches of men who are abusing them. But that’s merely the beginning of the girls’ road to recovery. “Olive Crest Hope Refuge Campus focuses on what happens next,” said Sally Cook, […]
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Santa Barbara’s biggest wine party of the fall is back on the calendar. With more than 70 winemakers and 20 chefs set to attend, the 42nd annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival returns Saturday, October 17, 2026. The impending El Niño season, with its increasing chance of heavy rains and coastal erosion, drove a last-minute change […]
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Forget sitting at the head of the table. A true Top Dog belongs smack dab in the middle of the family. And Milo clearly knows his place. Surrounded by his people and sporting a grin almost as big as theirs, he captures what being a Top Dog is really all about. It isn’t about pedigree […]
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“I’m blown away by the amount of people and the excitement,” Margaret O’Leary said, looking around her packed new Coast Village Road boutique. From County Kerry to San Francisco to Montecito, Margaret has come a stylish distance from the single handloom she began with in a San Francisco bedroom in 1990. And apparently, Montecito wanted […]
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“I came here 45 years ago to this community, and I’ve always been amazed at the quality of all of you and how you keep this place special,” Bo Derek said. “Thank you so much for keeping this place beautiful and keeping it going.” It was an appropriately heartfelt note for the Granada Theatre’s 10th […]
Lea másMusic Academy of the West fellows don’t normally return to the Miraflores campus as professionals just 14 months after finishing their residency at the summer festival. But that’s exactly what will happen when young pianist-composer August Baik, a 2025 MAW fellow who just turned 21, performs with violist Richard O’Neill, who was a fellow back […]
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