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The OG SB Selfie – Before Instagram… before TikTok… this gal could get the shot around the clock… the saga of Jessie Tarbox Beals, who captured the early images and spectacles of Santa Barbara and Montecito

A Year in Review – Here’s a month-by-month recap of what 2024 had in store for Montecito

RH Montecito Has Arrived – Luxury furnishings, gustatory delights, and naturally… Gwyneth. The RH Montecito opening dazzles its audience, and gives The Old Firehouse a lovely new chapter

Faherty Forever – With two floors and even surfboard décor, the sought-after fabric finery has a new store on Coast Village Road. Come take a look inside Faherty Montecito

Stay Post-ed – With scenic views of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge, new aesthetics, but the same iconic fountain, The Post is set to launch with the first shops opening and a Holiday Fair to kick off the space on December 14th. See what is coming to the complex

Light, Life, & Lois – A tree, a constellation of stars, a connected community – Hospice Santa Barbara’s annual Light Up a Life event, commemorates departed loved ones and links us through shared remembrance with Singer Lois Mahalia giving Montecito something to really remember

Relief Chief Turns Over New Leaf – Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe is leaving after 25 years at the helm… He reflects on the organization’s growth from its Montecito origins to becoming the fifth largest charity in the country 

Forging New Paths – The Bucket Brigade is continuing its quest for a more walkable Montecito, but their newest path receives some pushback at the recent Land Use meeting 

Butch Bears All – The community comes out to make Montecito shine and celebrate Citizen of the Year Lt. Ugo ‘Butch’ Arnoldi’s 50 years of service and dedication to the town

Voting Matters – The MJ’s Gwyn Lurie laments the current divisive politics and reiterates the importance of listening to those who have differing opinions (Story starts on page 5). Regardless of who you support, make sure to Vote this November 5th!

MPC: How to Lose a Quorum without Decorum –

Tina Takes on Jazz – Montecito’s Tina Schlieske has spent 40+ years rocking the stage… now she’s bringing it back to jazz and The Good Life

Time to Vote – The November 5th General Election is almost here… but what’s on the ballot for Montecito? Well, find out inside along with a few of the MJ’s endorsements

Via Vai Meets Studio 44 – Carlos Pillado left his village in Argentina, trekking 6,451 miles to San Francisco, Art, Pane e Vino, Via Vai, and the rest of his life. On October 11, Studio 44 explains all

Miramar Expansion Plan Goes to County! – After delays… the Rosewood Miramar short circuits local process and heads to the County 

It’s BBQ Time! – Smoked meats and The Doublewide Kings’ tunes will fill the Carriage Museum this Sunday for the Montecito Trails Foundation’s 60th Anniversary. Come join while the grill is still going

Legends of the Granada – The centennial celebrations are still underway and the theater’s signature gala event will honor these two legends who have helped make it happen 

Michelin at the Country Mart! – Ramon Velazquez – founder of Public Market’s thronged Corazon Cocina and Michelin Bib Gourmand winner – brings his palate-popping Mexican cuisine and head chef Alan Alva to Montecito Country Mart

One805’s signature fund-raising event on behalf of our ever-ready disaster centurions features (yet again) a jawdropping roster of musical legends

A look at the past and present state of the resort, what is in store for its future and what the mbar has to say about it.