Breaking Down the Break-Ins
By Joanne A Calitri   |   May 6, 2025

The Montecito Association hosted a Community Safety Town Hall for all residents and businesses in Montecito on Tuesday, April 22, at the All Saints-by-the-Sea community hall. Moderating the meeting was MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt.  Present were MA Board President Doug Black and MA Board Members; SBC 1st District Supervisor Roy Lee and his Deputy […]

Pools and Paths at the Land Use Meeting
By Joanne A Calitri   |   February 18, 2025

The Montecito Association (MA) Land Use Committee (LUC) February meeting was held Tuesday, February 4, at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the LUC members, Montecito residents, MA ED Houghton Hyatt, and Chip Wullbrandt of Price, Postel & Parma […]

 

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   February 4, 2025

The Montecito Association Annual and January meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom, Tuesday, January 21. MA President Doug Black called the Annual MA meeting to order, and held a vote to ratify the 2025 actions of the MA Board. He highlighted what the MA accomplished in 2024, […]

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By Jeff Wing   |   January 28, 2025

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By Joanne A Calitri   |   January 21, 2025

The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) January meeting was held Tuesday, January 7, in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the Land Use Committee members, MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt, MA President Doug Black, land surveyor […]

The 7th Annual Raising Our Light Ceremony
By Joanne A Calitri   |   January 21, 2025

For the 7th year, the lives of the 23 Montecito residents who lost their lives in the 2018 mudslides were honored in a solemn ceremony, Raising Our Light, on Thursday, January 9, outside in the Montecito Union School parking lot.  There, with the Montecito Fire Department Engine as backdrop, was the podium for the speakers […]

Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108
By Montecito Journal   |   January 14, 2025

False Alarm / 800 block Cold Spring Rd — Monday Dec 23, 2024, at 22:00 hours Reporting Party (RP) called law enforcement because she received concerning text messages from her estranged cousin she has not been in contact with over several years. RP stated her cousin texted her stating that he is close by and […]

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  • Roy Lee Takes Oath of Office as First District Supervisor
    By Joanne A Calitri   |   January 14, 2025

    In its first meeting of 2025, and its 125th convening, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors inducted into office three supervisors in an hour and half ceremony with much pomp and circumstance. Newly elected to the BOS is Roy Lee, First District, and taking their second and third terms respectively are Fourth District Supervisor […]

    RH Montecito: The Old Firehouse Rekindled
    By Jeff Wing   |   December 24, 2024

    On the evening of Thursday, December 12, an unveiling took place in the heart of our Upper Village. RH Montecito – The Gallery at the Old Firehouse opened its doors with a flourish and in poured a colorful sampling of gifted local burghers, noted interior designers, and other species of happy creative gravitas – all […]

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    Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108
    By Montecito Journal   |   December 17, 2024

    Burglary, Trespassing and Battery / 2700 block Padaro Lane, Montecito: Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024, at 13:50 hrs Deputies responded to a burglary in progress. Dispatch advised that the suspect had jumped the gate and was on the property running from security. While responding, security fought with the subject and ended up tasing him. Deputies arrived […]

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    By Joanne A Calitri   |   December 17, 2024

    The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) December meeting was held Tuesday, December 3, in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the Land Use Committee members, MA ED Houghton Hyatt, President Doug Black, Music Academy of the […]

    Montecito’s Holiday Magic Car Parade Returns
    By Christopher Matteo Connor   |   December 13, 2024

    And it’s Bigger and Brighter Than Ever! It’s finally here, Montecito’s moment for ultimate holiday cheer! Ring a jingle bell? The Montecito Association and the holiday powers that be are throwing the 4th Annual Holiday Magic Car Parade on Saturday, December 14th! And our sleigh bell sources tell us that this year will be even […]

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    By Montecito Journal   |   December 10, 2024

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    By Jeff Wing   |   December 3, 2024

    A wintry evening and you are momentarily alone. Your friends will be by soon to collect you. You’re all headed to starry Coast Village Road, where your lovely gang will walk, arms linked, straight into the welcoming embrace of the lamplit Lower Village. For now, though, you’re lost in reflection. December. Another year! Cupping your […]

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