Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the devastating Los Angeles County Wildfires, and we welcome those who have now joined our community. In light of current dry conditions and ongoing concerns, Montecito Water District would like to reassure the public of its preparedness and commitment to providing adequate water supply for the community. […]
Huge shoutouts to The Montecito Country Mart shops and restaurants for their immediate, dedicated, and generous aid for the evacuees and first responders to the L.A. Fires in toto. MCM owner James S. Rosenfield shares, “Our hearts go out to L.A. and everyone impacted by the devastating fires. Please know that we send our love […]
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The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) January meeting was held Tuesday, January 7, in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by its Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the Land Use Committee members, MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt, MA President Doug Black, land surveyor […]
Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, returns to speak at the 20th annual Westmont President’s Breakfast on Friday, February 28, from 7-9 am at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Tickets cost $175 per person and go on sale Friday, January 31, at 9 am at westmont.edu/breakfast. Seating is limited, and tickets are […]
From Sunday, January 12, through Wednesday, January 15 – Crane Country Day School and All Saints-by-the-Sea Parish Montecito held a donation and pick up drive for the L.A. Fire evacuees staying in the area. Donations were received at All Saints-by-the-Sea Parish Hall and outside grassy areas, and a private area was provided where L.A. Fire […]
Cold Spring School, Montecito Union School and the Montecito YMCA preschool at the time of this report have initiated their educational response for the L.A. fire evacuee children who are staying with Montecito friends and families, at Montecito hotels, and temporarily renting Montecito housing. Over the weekend through Monday, I started an email thread with […]
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) updated its admission and membership rates on January 2. The rate increases are said to ensure the museum can continue to offer its engaging exhibits, dynamic educational programs, and world-class events for the community. The new admission rates are: General admission: $12 Seniors (65+): $8 Children (6-17) & Students: […]
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