A practical guide to financing home energy in California’s new reality California homeowners are being encouraged to electrify their lives. Replace the gas furnace with a heat pump. Swap the water heater for an electric model. Purchase an EV. Install induction cooking. State and local programs continue to support many of these transitions. On its […]
After 10 years at the helm, Pat Saley reflects on the community effort behind one of Montecito’s most beloved spaces For more than 60 years, the Friends of the Montecito Library (FOML) have been quietly – and sometimes not so quietly – shaping the library at the heart of the community. First mentioned in local […]
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Led by bagpipes under a blanket of fog, more than 300 Westmont graduates made their Last March from Kerrwood Hall to Thorrington Field, where they enthusiastically walked across the stage to get their diplomas at Commencement on May 9. Commencement Speaker Henrietta Fore, who has served and led numerous government agencies and nonprofit organizations, challenged […]
Westmont alumna Victoria Harbison (‘78) spent four decades in the classroom teaching local students, but her retirement has been defined by a mission to provide education to children half a world away. Harbison, the founder of the nonprofit Turn the Page Uganda, will host award-winning author Brian K. Barber for two local speaking engagements on […]
Construction is underway on the first of eight of the Montecito Water District’s existing water storage reservoirs which are slated for seismic retrofit and/or replacement to reduce vulnerability to potential future disasters such as earthquakes. Updates began December 2025 on Terminal Reservoir, originally completed in 1952. Terminal’s needed improvements include extensive reinforcement and replacement of […]
Q. Whew, I just finished checking out all 61 candidates for governor and I’m leaning towards the guy who traces his lineage to the Mayflower and sold his pest control company to become a chaplain. Now what else do I need to know about the June 2 primary? A. Have you cast your ballot for […]
Belrose Estate Jewelers | Spring Treat: $750 off your purchase of $3,000 | Offer valid on full price items only (excluding watches and handbags). Valid until May 31, 2026! •Daniel Gibbings | May 13 to June 4| Booking Consultation appointments for Custom Design jewelry with Daniel. Please call or email or secure your appointment time. […]
All for love (or guilt!) … it’s time to set up your reservations for flowers, restaurants, spa offerings and more for your favorite moms-to-be, mothers, and grandmothers! The San Ysidro Ranch Mother’s Day Royal Afternoon Tea: – May 7-9 from 1-3 pm. Treat mom to a special afternoon tea held in the gardens, featuring house-made […]
Henrietta Holsman Fore, a recognized leader in business, corporate boards, the U.S. government, the United Nations and nonprofit organizations, speaks at Westmont Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9:30 am at Westmont’s Thorrington Field. President Gayle D. Beebe presents Westmont Medals to international accountant William Kimsey and his wife, Nancy, who have generously supported Westmont. […]
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Belrose Estate Jewelers | Spring Treat: $750 off your purchase of $3,000 | Offer valid on full price items only (excluding watches and handbags). Valid until May 31, 2026! •Daniel Gibbings | May 13 to June 4| Booking Consultation appointments for Custom Design jewelry with Daniel. Please call or email or secure your appointment time. […]
As 80% of the earmarked renovations for the preservation of Casa del Herrero (CDH) are completed, CDH Executive Director and Head of Curation Natalie Sanderson and Board of Trustees Chair Elizabeth Esrey invited the sponsors and donors who provided the key funding to a reception on Thursday, April 23 for a viewing. The $750,000 “Save […]
On Friday, April 24, 37th Assembly District CA Assemblymember Gregg Hart honored the 2026 California Woman of the Year, Primitiva Hernandez, at the County Administration Building in Santa Barbara, along with two others recognized as 37th CA Assembly District’s 2026 Women of the Year: Mona Miyasato and Claudia Cáceres. Hernandez’s Woman of the Year 2026 […]
Montecito Village invites the community to its lively Sip & Shop event on Thursday, April 30, from 4 to 6 pm, offering an afternoon of local flavors, music, and neighborhood connection. Guests can stroll both sides of Highway 192 while enjoying wine tastings at Montecito Village Grocery and Montecito Gourmet, Prosecco at Imagine, chocolates at […]
More than 40 students presented posters and explained their fascinating research projects at the 30th annual student research symposium April 16 in Winter Hall. One of the hallmarks of Westmont’s academic program is the opportunity for undergraduate students to work directly with faculty on research and scholarly projects. “Research matters because people matter,” said Provost […]
