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Through fires, the debris flow, and a pandemic, United Way of Santa Barbara County has been here for the community … and that was only in the past five years. Now the organization is turning 100 and having a celebration to honor a century of work, but mostly those who have helped make it happen

Chamber Tamers – This weekend… Eight virtuosos enter the chamber to master and tame Dvořák, Debussy, Mozart, and more. After years of effort, Lobero Theatre Chamber Music Project is here

Light, Camera, Action! – Four Automated License Plate Readers are coming to Montecito. The installation sites have been selected and permits are in the works

A night of Flamenco and Spanish song. A cabaret set in 1979. Puccini: La bohème in Occupy Wall Street-era Brooklyn. The Music Academy $ Summer Festival returns for its 76th season of musical magic

Tydes Coming In – More details emerge about the Coral Casino at the latest Montecito Planning Commission meeting. Read more inside about its Tydes restaurant, plans for launching, and which areas will be open to the public

Sound Wall Hearing – They’re in. They’re out. Will the 101 widening project have sound walls or not? The community wants to be heard. Listen to the appeals from the latest Board of Supervisors meeting

The hammers are down and the art is up! After nearly 40 years in business, Diane and Ralph Waterhouse are ready to open a new art gallery in Montecito at the former Scoops store

What do Sunkist® and a Collector Car Vault have in common? A sustainability symposium, if you can imagine. From horticulture and fire ecology to environmental salvation, Lotusland heads offsite to talk sustainable future for the next generation of garden lovers and a greener world

Cannabis Revenues Disappoint – The cannabis tax revenue numbers are in … and they are way down. Projecting a $10.5M deficit, where is the loss revenue coming from? Laura Capps and the other County Board of Supervisors have questions

San Ysidro Roundabout Construction Begins – After years of waiting…the San Ysidro roundabout is on the way! Median islands to be installed. Vegetation to be removed. Flaggers directing traffic. Work crews pulling old pavement. But in which order? Will it be at night? Will they finish before school starts? Find out more inside

Open to the Public – Swimsuit weather is on the way, and the Miramar is thinking ahead with plans to bring back its oceanside public swimming deck

A Year in Ukraine – As the Russian-Ukrainian war hits its one-year anniversary, ShelterBox USA president Kerri Murray speaks to us about the conditions and the past year of ShelterBox’s work supporting Ukrainians in the ongoing crisis 

Changing of the Guard – After a 35-year career, Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor announces his retirement with David Neels, Division Chief of Operations, named as his successor.

MOXI Rocks – Six years in and the learning and fun are STEAMing up at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. See where they have been and what is in the works.

“Nina and Ruth” – Legendary NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg speaks about her memoir and inspiring friendship with RBG

PARKLETS: A PROBLEM? The parklets have been reduced along Coast Village Road, but to what effect and what purpose?

Evacuation Explanation – Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor explains about how decisions around evacuation and how emergency response are made. Hint: It takes a team effort.

The System Worked – Montecito assesses what went right after the recent deluge and what can be improved as another storm looms on the horizon.

Raising Our Light – It has been five years since the devastating 1/9 Debris Flow, but through the disaster our community continues to grow. Here are details on the commemorative event plus three untold stories from our readers.

2022 Year-In-Review