“He’d just taken us to dinner at Bettina with two other couples,” Michael Cox explains. “Andrew and Helen Waters paid the bill, of course. We’re walking back to our cars – I remember this so explicitly – and we passed a couple who’d just come out of the grocery store. The guy has a six […]
The Montecito Association and Montecito Community Foundation invite residents and visitors to join the community for the 30th Annual Montecito Village 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, a hometown tradition that has brought neighbors together since 1996. Known as the home of the “World’s Shortest Parade,” the Village 4th is a uniquely Montecito […]
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Let’s face it: in Santa Barbara, dogs aren’t just pets – they’re part of the pack. They join us on morning beach walks, accompany us to café patios, hike our favorite trails, and somehow manage to become the unofficial mayors of every neighborhood they visit. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Pup Culture, Montecito Journal’s […]
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 […]
On Saturday afternoon the patio at La Lieff Tasting Room was alive with puppy energy. What some participants have called the happiest happy hour in town was actually a heartwarming adoption event featuring Aussie Mix puppies and hosted by Aussie Rescue Networking Group (rescuenetworkinggroup.com), a local rescue known for turning puppy love into forever families. […]
Calling all photogenic pups, camera-ready cats, and even those feathered, scaled, or slightly mischievous companions who know how to work a lens. The Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation has officially unleashed its 2027 All-Stars Pet Calendar Photo Contest, and it’s time for your furry friend to have their moment in the spotlight. For just […]
The Montecito Association Board met on June 9th and received updates on a wide range of community issues, projects, and upcoming events. Traffic Safety Concerns on Olive Mill Road: Residents raised concerns about speeding and recent accidents near the intersection of Olive Mill Road, Olive Mill Lane, and San Benito Way. The County is currently […]
As Important as What Gets Built in Santa Barbara Is What Doesn’t Get Built How Santa Barbara Was Nearly Redesigned by Crockett & Tubbs As you know by now, the Journal’s gorgeous new Riv mag is out and boy is she a humdinger. This ish is saturated with amazing architecture, art, and design. Shout out […]
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A temperate summer evening. A young woman leaves her apartment barefoot to walk the rural neighborhood and revel in the season. Fading sun paints low-lying clouds a manic champagne pink, nightbirds begin swapping their melodious gossip, and all is right with the world. Three blocks from home our pedestrian rounds a corner to find a […]
The Montecito Association Board of Directors held its April meeting with a featured annual update on Hands Across Montecito (HAM), the community’s coordinated homeless outreach initiative, alongside regular reports from local agencies and updates on key Association priorities. Representatives from CityNet and Earthcomb, core partners in the HAM program, presented a comprehensive look at the […]
