From brioche French toast on lazy mornings to prime rib before the big show, Lucky’s has long been “Montecito’s Second Living Room.” For 25 years, this beloved steakhouse has been serving unforgettable meals – and creating cherished memories for our community. Now it’s time to celebrate, and this is the last week to submit your […]
It’s that love time of year, where romance, bromance, and galentines are calling everyone to reach out with love this month. Truly a much-needed experience at this time! Shop and dine local with that special person, including treating yourself! Gifting and Flowers: -For the romantic: Carolina Bucci’s Cuore Collection of heart-shaped rings and pendants in […]
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Trespasser with Weapons / Birnam Wood — Tuesday, January 27, at 13:30 hours Deputies responded to Birnam Wood Golf Course to investigate a report of a subject, later identified, trespassing and threatening people with a baton/billy club. Subject barricaded himself in the fitness director’s office inside of the club house prior to deputies’ arrival. The […]
On Friday, February 6, Montecito Fire District Chief David Neels honored three fire fighter team personnel for their dedicated service. They are Division Chief of Operations Anthony Hudley for his five years of service with Montecito Fire, as well as Battalion Chief Shaun Davis and Captain-Assistant Fire Marshal Bob Galbraith, who both celebrated 15 years […]
The I Love My Library campaign, initiated by Library Support Groups, invites the Santa Barbara and Montecito communities to visibly and collectively show support for its public libraries and library staff. From February 1-14, Valentine-themed collection boxes will be placed at participating local businesses and schools throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito. At each location, pre-printed […]
Jeff Raymond shares snapshots of personal stories and lessons learned from nearly four decades in college athletics in a new book, Lessons Learned While Running in Circles. Raymond, Westmont’s sports information director for seven years until 2004, has served as the college’s athletics compliance administrator since 2021. He says the book offers wisdom to guide […]
Fashionistas will be stoked that there is a fabulous Free People clothing store in Montecito. The brand, a very familiar landmark on State Street, has upped its game for our town. The store, located at 40 Los Patos Way, is basically in a farmhouse, which matches the brand well. The Montecito store held its opening […]
Tent Violation / Butterfly Lane/RR Tracks — Saturday, January 24, at 08:56 hours Subject was found in a tent in violation of 369i(a)(1) PC and issued a citation. He was advised that he could not camp there, and he said he knew and he would move. Tent Violation / Depot Road — Saturday, January 24, […]
Each year, our organization’s objectives are to offer a robust level of service within our community, provide regional cooperation, and maintain a focus on wildfire preparedness and organizational development within the Montecito Fire Department. Our personnel remain committed to protecting the community while adapting to evolving risks and operational changes. Throughout the year, Montecito Fire […]
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Westmont has partnered with the San Marcos High School Health Careers Academy (HCA) to guarantee graduates have a path to a bachelor’s degree. The Santa Barbara Unified School District approved the memorandum of understanding that assures those academy graduates who meet specific academic criteria admission to Westmont, with at least $15,000 in institutional aid. “This […]
Two Westmont engineering students presented their research findings at the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Annual Meeting in November at Memphis. Senior Celeste Marquez of Goleta and junior Peter Velgersdyk of Minnetonka, Minnesota, had rare opportunities as undergraduates to work on peer-reviewed papers. “This is quite an accomplishment for our students,” says Dan Jensen, […]
MOVE Santa Barbara County will bring its E-Bike Safety Presentation Series to Montecito Union School on January 30, educating students on safe riding practices, traffic laws, and shared responsibility on local roads. The presentations, part of MOVE’s education and encouragement program, will reach fourth- and sixth-grade classes throughout the day. Designed to build awareness as […]
Meth / Finney Street Beach — Monday, January 12, at 10:34 hours Subject was contacted at the above location and found to be on pre-trial release conditions with full search terms. A methamphetamine pipe was found on subject. A search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine, fentanyl, and various narcotics-related pieces of equipment. Subject was arrested […]
As a Westmont student, John Rodkey (‘79) envisioned a career as a missionary doctor in the field. But he discovered a different calling and direction. After majoring in chemistry, he returned to campus in 1981, and Stan Anderson, his former professor, hired him as a chemistry lab manager. Programming the college’s first minicomputer to inventory […]
