August 27, Friday at 6 pm: Family Movie, Up!, free with popcorn! Back to School Recommendations: kids backpacks and school supplies by State Bags at Poppy Store; Smythson planners from The Trading Post; and for busy moms on the go it’s the Clare V. crossbody handbag. Chabad’s Summer BBQ Calling community to join in Montecito Jewish […]
On August 18th at approximately 5:20 am, Santa Barbara Police Officers were dispatched Code 3 to the Ospi Montecito Restaurant, 1809 E Cabrillo Blvd on a call of an unconscious male inside the restaurant. Santa Barbara Fire Department and AMR Paramedics were also dispatched to the location. When Officers arrived, fire and medics were on […]
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Head of Cate School Alex Lockett announced this week that Maude Bond will serve as Head of Admissions & College Counseling. Bond previously built Cate’s nationally recognized College Counseling program, known for its personalized, data-driven approach with an emphasis on highlighting each student’s distinct strengths. Bond’s experience prior to Cate School includes being Director of […]
Unite to Light, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), and Deckers Brands have joined forces to support low-income students through the annual Tools for School program. This year, the initiative expanded to include solar-powered Luke Lights and phone chargers for more than 200 junior high and high school students living in […]
For Friday’s recap, Montecito Fire Department Chief Neels celebrates Firefighter/Paramedic Trevor Oakley who recently completed his probation period; congrats! Oakley arrived at Montecito Fire in 2024 via his hometown Buellton neighbor, Montecito Firefighter Evan Hamaker. Oakley, “Personally, I’ve always gravitated toward the Montecito area. My wife Alexis and I spend a lot of time at […]
The study of insects was growing in popularity during the 18th century when physician and entomologist George Panzer published this small-format reference work with his own brief scientific descriptions. Jacob Sturm engraved the more than 2,600 life-size insects, which, despite their size, were exquisitely detailed. It was issued as a serial publication over a number […]
Westmont’s expanding role in local college-prep programs has led to a noticeable increase in local student enrollment over the last three to five years. This momentum was clearly on display at two recent events hosted by the Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Program for Effective Access to College (PEAC) and the Scholarship Foundation of Santa […]
What the Glass House (GH) Cannabis raids revealed were very disturbing and very obvious violations of the county’s 2018 licensing regulations. These rules require that our executive office approve signoffs by six departments before renewing a grower’s annual license. So, I filed a Public Record Request to see whether the county was following its own […]
Westmont scientists join thousands of researchers worldwide who have been honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, a particle physics laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as several related experiments. The Breakthrough Prize specifically highlights the ATLAS Collaboration’s significant contributions […]
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Burglary Messages / Butterfly Lane — Sunday, July 20, at 07:57 hours Homeowner returned home late on 7/19 to discover the residence had been broken into and ransacked. A possible latent fingerprint was discovered on the rim of the safe keypad. The keypad was disconnected and booked into evidence for further forensic examination. Meth / […]
Our blue skies and summer sunshine have been mired by smoky, ashy conditions caused by the Gifford Fire burning in northeastern Santa Barbara County. While the fire is a considerable distance from Montecito, the smoky skies trigger visceral memories and even fear for many community members who have lived through wildfires here. We are in […]
Westmont is finishing renovations at the Keith Center, 29 West Anapamu, which will eventually house several programs, including the expansion of Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing and other post-secondary allied health programs, as well as other post-secondary programs that meet the growing needs of the dynamic community. The Center for Applied Technology Lab (CATLab) will […]
Santa Barbara County has crowned its grand prize winner in the 2025 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest: Teri and Pat Guillies of Montecito. Their vibrant, eco-conscious garden, dubbed a “pollinators’ dream,” captured top honors for its dazzling display of over 65% California native plants, including sagebrush, blue-eyed grass, island buckwheat, and more. Designed and maintained by […]
There’s no panacea for wildfire. But a multi-tiered approach to building resilience to wildfire by Montecito Fire Department, coupled with the community’s investment in preparedness, is providing priceless returns. As we head into a new month, we’re looking back at recent Wildfire Prevention Programs that incrementally strengthen our ability to combat future wildfire challenges. Neighbors […]
