On April 1, the Montecito Fire Protection District Board of Directors formally appointed Brian Fallon as Fire Chief following Chief David Neels’ retirement on March 31. As Montecito Fire’s Public Information Officer, I sat down with Chief Fallon to learn more about him and what he hopes to accomplish at the helm of our organization. […]

Eighteen Westmont students traveled to New York earlier this month with Katherine Bryant, assistant professor of political science, to participate in the National Model United Nations conference as part of their International Organizations and Law course.  The students, who were chosen to represent Slovakia, worked alongside nearly 3,000 of their peers from all over the […]

Juniors Avala Elwood of Carpinteria and Isaiah Conway of Spring Valley won David K. Winter Servant Leadership Awards for their selflessness and humility as effective leaders. Angela D’Amour (’01), dean of students, presented the 26th annual awards to the students on April 10 at chapel in Murchison Gym.  “Being a servant leader in our culture […]

The rise of the “pet nanny” might sound like a novelty (or even a novel), but spend a few minutes inside the world of high-end domestic staffing and the picture sharpens into something far more nuanced. The increasingly important role reflects a rising need – a quiet and highly specialized system designed to support households […]

Less than a month after reporting that signatures were needed for a petition to the USPS to not close our much-loved little post office outlet at the Montecito Country Mart (MCM) – we have good tidings! In the words of Legally Blonde’sElle Woods, “WE DID IT!” The MCM Post Office will remain open for business, […]

Narcotics/Stolen Property / El Bosque Road — Monday, March 23, at 04:20 hours Deputies responded to a report of prowlers on camera. Upon arrival they located and detained two suspects. They were found to be in possession of stolen property, burglary tools, narcotics for sale, and a spear gun. Being on Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) […]

Notre Dame School will mark its 100th anniversary this spring, celebrating a century of Catholic education in Santa Barbara with a commemorative Mass and evening gala. The milestone reflects both the longevity of the Micheltorena Street campus, and its continued role in serving local families across generations. Set for May 29, the centennial event is […]

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation donated more than $93,000 to 13 area schools through its Technology in Schools Program for the ‘25-‘26 school year. The funds support classroom technology needs for both students and faculty. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (OLMCS) was awarded $5,000 to implement a one-to-one device program for […]

Shira Kupperman Boehler went on a 6-mile run the morning before doctors told her they suspected she had lung cancer. She didn’t believe them. So begins her saga on Today.com, and Shira Kupperman Boehler continues to avidly spread the word. Santa Barbara will host an intimate and thought-provoking literary event on Sunday, April 19, as […]

Photos by Brad Elliott A Westmont Downtown Lecture will explore AI’s real-world implications on Thursday, April 23, at 5:30 pm at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The talk, “AI and Our Shared Future: Opportunities, Challenges and What’s at Stake,” features Mike Ryu, Westmont assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, and […]