Montecitan Martha Salas Balances the Books. The Textbooks.
By Jeff Wing   |   March 25, 2025

Higher education is expensive. It’s no accident that for decades academic dorm cuisine has been lovingly built around the Cup O’ Noodles® tradition, an affordable scholastic delicacy whose variants include beef, chicken, shrimp, teriyaki, and the always-worrisome “spicy” – an indefinable “flavor” commonly avoided the night before a mid-term.  Apart from higher ed’s tuition, fees, […]

Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108
By Montecito Journal   |   March 18, 2025

Trespassing & Theft / Casa Dorinda 300 Hots Springs Road – Wednesday 26, at 22:56 hours The subject was contacted for possible violation of trespassing and theft of firewood at Casa Dorinda. Upon deputy contact, the subject refused commands and continued to walk away. The subject fled, left items behind, and was last seen on […]

 

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By Scott Craig   |   March 18, 2025

In response to increasing demand and need for nurses, Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing is growing the program. This May 24, more students will begin their studies in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing. On February 26, The California Board of Registered Nursing approved Westmont’s plan to increase enrollment in its accelerated 16-month program, allowing students […]

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By Scott Craig   |   March 18, 2025

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Groundwater Sustainability: An Approved Plan for Montecito
By Laura Camp   |   March 18, 2025

Groundwater is an important water source for many local property owners and all Montecito Water District customers. Wells are relied upon for local residential, commercial, and agricultural use, particularly during periods of drought. It’s the job of the Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Montecito GSA) to ensure that groundwater remains a viable water source […]

RLBY Parent Meet and Greet
By Montecito Journal   |   March 11, 2025

The Kindred Collective at UCSB invites parents and caregivers of Black children to attend their free event, “Raising Liberated Black Youth,” on March 15, from 1-3 pm.  This is a support program for parents and caregivers. Food and childcare are provided.  Where: Pat O’Malley Fieldhouse and Community Room at Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road Contact: […]

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  • Crime in the ‘Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108
    By Montecito Journal   |   March 11, 2025

    Care Facility Suicide / 300 Block Hot Springs Road  — Monday, February 17, at 09:36 hours Deputies responded to a care facility where an investigation revealed an apparent suicide, with subject pronounced deceased at scene. Next of Kin was notified. Tampered Mail / Loureyro Road  — Wednesday, February 19, at 16:42 hours Reporting Party (RP) […]

    The Importance of Mental Health for First Responders: And How One805 Is Coming to the Rescue
    By Deann Zampelli   |   March 4, 2025

    “911. What is your emergency?” The phrase we so commonly hear in TV shows and movies and yet hope to never hear ourselves.  Until we make the call. Until we need the reassurance of the voice on the other end telling us that help is on the way.  With the recent fires down in Los […]

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    CADA’s Gratitude Luncheon Tix On Sale
    By Montecito Journal   |   March 4, 2025

    Join the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) at their 14th Annual Gratitude Luncheon, March 6, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Belmond El Encanto. The annual event is hosted by Anne Smith Towbes. Keynote Speaker is Bill Pintard, Executive Director and Field Manager of SB Foresters Hugs for Cubs. Towbes has […]

    CPC Talks Nasal Rangers and Cannabis Odor Abatement
    By Tiana Molony   |   March 4, 2025

    On February 19th, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approved the proposed changes to the county’s cannabis ordinance in a 5-0 vote. The changes require cannabis operators to install multi-technology carbon filtration or equivalent technology in their greenhouses to effectively mitigate cannabis odor. The commissioners also established an odor threshold, to be measured using a […]

    Updates from the MA
    By Montecito Journal   |   February 25, 2025

    The MA sent out a reminder that with the recent rainfall – Montecito had between 2.66-3.22” of rain – that sprinklers can be turned off for a while in an effort to save water.  Also, Montecito Fire’s Neighborhood Chipping Program begins next week and will run through June 23. There is now an Interactive Neighborhood […]

    Crime in Montecito and Insurance Rates post-L.A. Fires
    By Joanne A Calitri   |   February 25, 2025

    The Montecito Association February 2025 meeting was held in person at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom, Tuesday, February 11. Leslie Lundgren, 1st VP MA, called the meeting to order and moderated the presentations. Present were MA Executive Director Houghton Hyatt and the full MA board. The top agenda item was the crime […]

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    By Hattie Beresford   |   February 25, 2025

    Carpinteria celebrated a very special Valentine’s Day last Friday. Instead of dozens of red roses, she was gifted the final 2.48 acres of bluff property to connect all segments of the Carpinteria bluff lands and trail system. Dubbed “Rincon Gateway,” the acquisition of the former King Ranch was brokered by the Land Trust for Santa […]

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