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The Market Is Moving – January is a wrap – and boasts the largest number of sold homes in a single month in well over a year. Normally a slow month, this January may be the harbinger of a big year for the real estate market

Hello Belrose – There’s a sparkling new store on Coast Village… Say hello to Belrose Estate Jewelers

Leader of the Pack – WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Jaclyn Sicilia – and she has a whole pack of ‘em. Don’t worry. They’re in good hands.

Farewell MERRAG – Through fires and natural disasters, the Montecito Emergency Response and Recovery Action Group, or MERRAG as it is lovingly known, has been here for the community… and after 37 years of dedicated service, the volunteer organization says farewell

Support from Montecito – The horrific L.A. fires continue to grip our attention and affect our neighbors to the south… Local schools and organizations have come together to collect donations and support evacuees that have landed here

Welcome to the Team, Roy! – Roy Lee is officially sworn in as 1st District Santa Barbara County Supervisor with the MJ’s Gwyn Lurie giving the Keynote Address

The OG SB Selfie – Before Instagram… before TikTok… this gal could get the shot around the clock… the saga of Jessie Tarbox Beals, who captured the early images and spectacles of Santa Barbara and Montecito

A Year in Review – Here’s a month-by-month recap of what 2024 had in store for Montecito

RH Montecito Has Arrived – Luxury furnishings, gustatory delights, and naturally… Gwyneth. The RH Montecito opening dazzles its audience, and gives The Old Firehouse a lovely new chapter

Faherty Forever – With two floors and even surfboard décor, the sought-after fabric finery has a new store on Coast Village Road. Come take a look inside Faherty Montecito

Stay Post-ed – With scenic views of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, new aesthetics, but the same iconic fountain, The Post is set to launch with the first shops opening and a Holiday Fair to kick off the space on December 14th. See what is coming to the complex

Light, Life, & Lois – A tree, a constellation of stars, a connected community – Hospice Santa Barbara’s annual Light Up a Life event, commemorates departed loved ones and links us through shared remembrance with Singer Lois Mahalia giving Montecito something to really remember

Relief Chief Turns Over New Leaf – Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe is leaving after 25 years at the helm… He reflects on the organization’s growth from its Montecito origins to becoming the fifth largest charity in the country 

Forging New Paths – The Bucket Brigade is continuing its quest for a more walkable Montecito, but their newest path receives some pushback at the recent Land Use meeting 

Butch Bears All – The community comes out to make Montecito shine and celebrate Citizen of the Year Lt. Ugo ‘Butch’ Arnoldi’s 50 years of service and dedication to the town

Voting Matters – The MJ’s Gwyn Lurie laments the current divisive politics and reiterates the importance of listening to those who have differing opinions (Story starts on page 5). Regardless of who you support, make sure to Vote this November 5th!

MPC: How to Lose a Quorum without Decorum –

Tina Takes on Jazz – Montecito’s Tina Schlieske has spent 40+ years rocking the stage… now she’s bringing it back to jazz and The Good Life

Time to Vote – The November 5th General Election is almost here… but what’s on the ballot for Montecito? Well, find out inside along with a few of the MJ’s endorsements

Via Vai Meets Studio 44 – Carlos Pillado left his village in Argentina, trekking 6,451 miles to San Francisco, Art, Pane e Vino, Via Vai, and the rest of his life. On October 11, Studio 44 explains all