The actor completes his audition with camera rolling, and even does it “off-book” – no script in hand. He’s come prepared and has done quite well, John has. Inching closer to that coveted role in this new TV series, he may soon join an ensemble that includes the great Celeste Holm! There’s just this one […]
Photos by David Mendoza III Hello loves! I am certain by now you’ve read all about it in Women’s Wear Daily, the Hollywood press, and – yes – Rolling Stone Magazine. And now, yours truly brings you into a scene both luminous and joyous – Lucky’s 25th Anniversary soirée held on Sunday, March 8. We […]
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Coast Village Association invites you to the first art walk of the year – our spring Beyond the Canvas event. This special evening has become a favorite gathering where creativity, culture, and local businesses come together in a lively evening stroll along Coast Village Road. On Thursday, March 26th, from 4-7 pm – galleries, boutiques, […]
Editor’s note Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. You […]
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Editor’s note: Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. You […]
Editor’s Note Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. Well, […]
Dear Readers from here to around the world! This year we celebrate 25 years of being lucky to have the Coast Village Road cornerstone and landmark restaurant, Lucky’s Steakhouse Montecito. This is the flagship location that launched its Malibu, NYC Soho and East Hampton Long Island sisters. The restaurant’s refined dining rooms and bar areas […]
The Montecito Association Board of Directors convened February 10th, for its monthly meeting, following its annual board retreat in January, with discussions focusing on public safety and strengthening community engagement. During public comment, there was a presentation from two high school students, Jack Hyatt and Sebastian Fabio, who are leading a seven-week fundraising campaign for […]
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*Editor’s Note* Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. Well, […]
This all happened some time ago, but Barry Schoer explains the episode with residual heat. “I was seeing that when people graduated from Sanctuary House they didn’t have anywhere to go. Even if I got them a Section 8 voucher, landlords didn’t want them. They’d say to the prospective tenant, ‘Where have you been living? […]
Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. Well, at least […]
Editor’s note: Every now and then, a story comes along that refuses to stay put. It lingers on your nightstand. It sneaks into conversation. For us, Last Light in Paradise is one of those stories, and we’re delighted to let it loose, one chapter at a time, in the pages of the Montecito Journal. Well, […]
At 4:25 am on December 28, 2025, our beloved Vicki peacefully took her last breath. As her family surrounded her, the bluetooth speaker beside her bed inexplicably and surreally played a piano rendition of Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” We believe, in her divine wisdom, she “chose” this song as her final […]
