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Personal Effects – More than 400 suitcases, countless forgotten stories. Photographer Jon Crispin spent six years documenting hundreds of abandoned suitcases, uncovering the personal histories of psychiatric patients whose belongings now speak for them. New Beginnings brings his remarkable photography project to Art & Soul Gallery

We Endorse Kristen Sneddon for Mayor – Santa Barbara’s mayor has a gavel, a vote, and a megaphone. Gwyn Lurie explains why the MJ believes Kristen Sneddon should wield them

Friendly Reminder – During National Friends of Libraries Week, Montecito celebrates the volunteers who saved a historic building, moved a library, and kept its shelves stocked

Insuring the Future – After the Palisades Fire exposed California’s insurance crisis in his own district, State Sen. Ben Allen seeks to become the state’s next Insurance Commissioner. He sits down with the MJ’s Gwyn Lurie to talk FAIR Plan dependence, insurer withdrawals, wildfire mitigation, debris flows, and what California’s Insurance Commissioner can actually fix (Story starts on […]

Here Comes the Fun – Two Beatles albums meet Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Archies, Jay & the Americans, and a small army of musicians for one very crowded trip through the ’60s

Seams like… Chanel – Cara Austine-Rademaker welcomes Chanel in Vogue to Santa Barbara, demonstrating why the patterns behind haute couture deserve a place in history (Story starts on page 5) Plus, a look back at the area’s own foray into high fashion (page 16)

Two Much Fun – One805Live! becomes Two805Live! as two nights of music bring six decades of hits to Kevin Costner’s Field of Dreams for first responders

Teddy Bear as Salvation A sanctuary for kids coping with the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis, a gala honoring the families, a life-renewing foundation at 24,

Coast Village Week is making a splash for the fourth year running — with art, dogs, exotic cars, special menus, and in-store promotions. There’s something for everyone!

Friendship Center turns 50 with a family reunion, its first dementia care conference, and five decades of proving there is always a celebration in the wings.

Ballet With Bite – Dracula, Dior, moonlight, and ballet. State Street Ballet sinks its teeth into a season with grand ambitions and an even grander guest list 

Back to Cool – Pencils, paints, robots, and butterfly gardens don’t grow on trees. Well, one of those might. Teacher’s Fund takes care of the rest.

‘We Are Resilient’ – A mother daughter collaboration yields both an affirming compendium – fifteen stories of those who politely declined to remain knocked down – and refreshed personal bond

Rising Concerns – With El Niño forecast to return, La Vuelta homeowners are seeking action to reduce flood risks before the rainy season begins 

Montecito ¡Olé! – Mariachis! Dancers! Swirling Taffeta in Primary Colors! Fiesta arrives with a bang on Coast Village Road 

Chrome on Chrome – The inaugural Santa Barbara Invitational Concours arrives in November. Let’s look under the hood. 

Paws on the Ground – At ground zero of Venezuela’s shattering catastrophe, Santa Paula’s national disaster search dog foundation already has its nose to the ground

Party Like It’s 1776 – The World’s Shortest Parade celebrates its 30th anniversary with decorated wagons, vintage cars, pie-eating glory, and enough patriotism to alarm King George (page 5)…Don’t forget the morning filled with flapjack-flinging firemen (page 22) … It’s the Village 4th!

Enter Pup Culture – The MJ’s new section, and your guide to the people, pups, and places shaping Montecito’s canine community…

American Mosaic – From Copland and Gershwin to bold contemporary voices, the Music Academy’s summer fest explores the nation through all of its notes