Online Threats / Virginia Lane, Montecito — Sunday, October 18, 2025, 12:47 pm Deputies responded to a reporting party receiving threatening messages via Facebook Marketplace from an unknown subject. The suspect attempted to buy an item from the RP (reporting party) on Facebook Marketplace and claimed to have sent the money to the RP. The […]

Rescue and return with care. That was the mission when nearly 150 sacred stained-glass windows from the former St. Mary’s Seminary on Las Canoas Road faced an uncertain fate. These weren’t just any windows. Each one, luminous with Biblical imagery and rich with symbolism, once illuminated the chapel of the Vincentian Fathers, spiritual teachers whose […]

Fourth-generation jewelry designer and founder of her brand, Carolina Bucci decided upon the Montecito Country Mart as her first United States retail store location. This is her third store, following her landmark store in her hometown of Florence, Italy, and her second location in London, England, where she currently resides with her husband, James, and […]

Montecito’s 40th Annual Beautification Day takes place Saturday, November 8, from 9 am to 12 pm at Montecito Union School. Hosted by the Montecito Association and chaired by Mindy Denson, the event begins with breakfast from the Rosewood Miramar, followed by community cleanup projects, awards, and a celebratory lunch by San Ysidro Ranch – a […]

Since six blocks of State Street closed in spring 2020, e‑bike usage has risen steadily, and the resulting increase in accidents has alarmed residents and local politicians. The Westmont Center for Dialogue and Deliberation decided to tackle this thorny issue at a community roundtable event with more than 50 people on October 23 at the Community […]

Come celebrate Bettina’s 7th Birthday with a week of specialty pies, including the famous clam pie! Keep an eye out on Instagram to see which daily specials they drop. Supervisors Vote to Begin Ending Onshore Oil in Santa Barbara County In a 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors moved to phase […]

Burglary / 900 block Ladera Ln — Monday, October 6, at 07:50 hours Reporting party (RP) called to report jewelry and money are missing from the residence. RP/Victim believes it was taken the previous day while the home was unattended for one hour.  E-Bike Failure to Stop / East Valley Rd/Sheffield Rd — Wednesday, October […]

What appears to be a huge gain for environmental and coastal organizations statewide is the signing into law of CA AB14, “California Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program” (BWBS), by Governor Gavin Newsom this past week. The bill asks ocean vessels traveling along the California coast drop to lower their speeds to protect California’s […]

The Montecito Association’s October Board Meeting brought together local leaders, agency partners, and community members for a comprehensive update on public safety, infrastructure, and upcoming events. From record-high state test scores to rainfall updates and Beautification Day plans, the meeting reflected the Association’s ongoing commitment to preserving Montecito’s character and supporting its residents. Montecito Fire […]

Jorge’s nephew is a curious kid who wants to know stuff. That bodes well for the youngster growing up to be an interesting adult. One day, though, he stumped his uncle with a fairly straightforward question. “What’s your job, uncle Jorge?”  East Camino Cielo Road in the Los Padres National Forest is the northernmost boundary […]