Members of both Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub and the venerable Santa Barbara Club joined together for a memorable journey to Santa Paula’s Heritage Valley. After a scenic drive, we made our way to the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum, where we explored Ventura County’s rich farming heritage and toured their impressive photography exhibit […]

Editor’s Note: As many Montecitans have heard, the MJ’s longtime columnist Richard Mineards experienced some health issues last week. We are told he is in good spirits and the MJ staff is wishing him a speedy recovery. In the meantime, his trusty shutterbug Priscilla and friends, including Maria McCall, will be helping keep his column […]

Condor Express owner Hiroko Benko hosted a romantic evening cruise along the Santa Barbara coastline, delighting opera lovers with a stunning live performance at sea. Guests enjoyed powerful numbers by American Idol contestant and soprano Micaela McCall, baritone Brian Hotchkin, and pianist Renée Hamaty, who performed opera favorites during the two-hour sunset cruise. Hotchkin sang […]

Santa Barbara locals gathered at Casa de la Guerra for the first annual Harvest Brunch, a joyful celebration of community and history.  Guests enjoyed a brunch buffet, mimosa bar, silent auction, and live flamenco guitar by Chris Fossek – all in support of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP). Proceeds from the event […]

Santa Barbara’s Ritz-Carlton Bacara marked its 25th anniversary this year with a resort-wide transformation led by award-winning design firm Meyer Davis. The project included redesigned guestrooms and suites, new restaurant and bar concepts, updated lobby and public spaces, and refreshed pool and cabana offerings. On September 16, the resort hosted a 25 Years of Bacara […]