Burglary / Boeseke Parkway — Monday, June 16, at 18:59 hours Residents came home after being away for the weekend and discovered entry had been made through a broken window on the back door. The suspects ransacked several rooms and stole three watches (two of them being Rolex) and a box of ammo. The victims […]
That’s correct, Mr. Spock! We humble humans are now viewing the first images made public by the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science (DOE/SC). The images were officially released the last week of June, and endearingly named […]
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This July 4th, San Ysidro Ranch invites guests to its “Fourth of July in the Gardens” celebration – a festive afternoon of elevated Americana. From 12 to 4 pm, enjoy live music, lawn games, and patriotic décor in the sun-drenched gardens. Indulge in a gourmet Santa Maria-style barbecue featuring Snake River Farms Wagyu tri-tip, Jidori […]
Recently, our 2024-25 Grand Jury confirmed what I have long suspected – our cannabis program is shockingly unprofitable! Over five years the program posted $15M in losses by rewarding 30 or so cannabis growers with a hugely favorable tax scheme while spending lavishly to administer the program. On June 20, the Grand Jury released Cannabis […]
Local residents are reminded to attend the Wildfire Preparedness Meeting hosted by Montecito Fire on Thursday, June 26, at 6:00 pm in the Montecito Union School Auditorium. This panel discussion will bring together representatives from Montecito Fire and adjoining fire departments, MWD, SBC Sheriff’s Office, SBC Office of Emergency Management (OEM), CHP, and SBPD for […]
Stolen Check / 1470 East Valley Road — Monday, June 2, at 10:14 hours Victim placed a card with a check for $200.00 in the Montecito Post Office mailbox. Victim learned the card wasn’t delivered to her sister, instead someone altered the check, and it was cashed for $2,000.00. Family Disturbance / 1700 block Jelinda […]
New York Times columnist David Brooks, citing rising mental health issues, social distrust, and loneliness, examined the moral decline in America and suggested that Christian colleges can contribute to the “re-moralization” of American life. He delivered the keynote talk, “How Christian Colleges Can Fix What Ails America,” at the 11th annual LEAD Where Your Stand […]
Crane Country Day School’s graduation – “Go Coyotes!” – ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 11. It was also the 25th anniversary of Joel Weiss as Head of Crane Country Day School. In covering the graduation ceremony annually, I meet up with the school photographer to do the traditional pre-ceremony formal photograph of the graduates […]
Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) 2025 Eighth Grade Graduation – “Go Lancers!” – was held on Friday, May 30 at 2 pm at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The graduates processed into the church to “Pomp and Circumstance,” wearing a traditional cap and gown in the school colors of blue and white. Students […]
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The Westmont Observatory offers views of Mars, a comet, and the Whirlpool Galaxy on Friday, June 20, beginning at 8:30 pm and lasting several hours. Westmont hosts a free, public stargazing event on the third Friday of every month in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Astronomical Society, whose members bring their own telescopes to share. […]
The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) May meeting was held at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by LUC Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were Steven Amerikaner,the newly appointedMontecito Planning Commission Chair; SBC Transportation Deputy Director Mostafa Estaji, Aida Thau representing First District SBC Supervisor Roy […]
This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, from 10 am – 2 pm, indulge Dad with a lavish three-course brunch at the historic San Ysidro Ranch. Savor luxurious starters like Royal Ossetra Caviar and Dungeness Crab Cakes, followed by exquisite entrées including SRF Wagyu Prime Rib and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Enjoy endless pours of G.H. Mumm […]
Wire Fraud / Colville Street — Tuesday, May 27, at 13:47 hours In October and November of 2024 the victim(s) wired the suspect an amount of money on two separate occasions ($16,000 per transfer) for two separate BMW vehicles. The suspect never delivered the vehicles and failed to provide a refund. Subject had an outstanding […]
Despite the June gloom that is frequently obscuring our skies, the risk of wildfire looms. In coordination with all fire departments in Santa Barbara County, Montecito Fire Department declared the start of High Fire Season on June 2, 2025. As part of our routine preparation for peak fire season, Montecito Fire Department will host a […]
