State Fire Laws and Lotusland’s CUP at Land Use
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 15, 2025

The Montecito Association Land Use Committee (LUC) April meeting was held at the Montecito Library community room and on Zoom. The meeting was called to order by LUC Chair, Dorinne Lee Johnson. Attendees were the LUC members, Montecito Association Executive Director Houghton Hyatt, Montecito Fire Chief David Neels andBattalion Chief/Fire Marshall Aaron Briner, Lotusland Trustee […]

New Directors Join Board of Summer Solstice Celebration
By Montecito Journal   |   April 15, 2025

Local nonprofit Summer Solstice Celebration, now in its 51st year, has announced the addition of three new Board of Director members, Kari Lane, Ron Glover, and Forrest Leichtberg, to their Solstice leadership team. Ron Glover, a native of Santa Barbara specializing in event management and serving in nonprofit leadership roles, brings a wealth of experience […]

 

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As the spring hits its peak, the Rancheros Visitadores will continue their annual tradition of parading through the streets of Solvang to old Mission Santa Inés on Saturday, May 3, at 2:30 pm. Community members will gather to witness a blessing of the riders and presentation of a check to the Cancer Foundation of Santa […]

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By Montecito Journal   |   April 15, 2025

The Docent Class of 2025 graduated on April 5th after completing a comprehensive 10-week training program led by Robert L. Ooley, FAIA, County Architect (retired) and Rodney Baker, Docent Council Projects Chair, at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. For over half a century, volunteer docents have served the community and guided visitors from all over […]

Crime in the Cito: Sheriff’s Blotter 93108
By Montecito Journal   |   April 15, 2025

Missing Person / 300 block Hot Springs Road – Sunday, March 23, at 01:35 hours Deputies were called to Casa Dorinda for a missing person. The subject was reported missing because they had not returned, and phone calls to the missing subject went unanswered. Due to the missing subject’s medical condition, an emergency ping was […]

Hands Off Rally: Santa Barbara’s Rally Joins the Nation
By Montecito Journal   |   April 15, 2025

On Saturday, April 5th, community members and local nonprofits including – Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee, 805 UndocuFund, La Casa de la Raza, and Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund, among others – joined the national “Hands Off” protest that took place in over 1,200 locations throughout all 50 states. Nationwide, the rallies appeared peaceful, […]

Annual Easter & Passover Calendar
By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 15, 2025

It’s Spring and the time of year for Easter services, visits with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts, and at Chabad Montecito, a Community Pesach Seder. Here is the quick guide for our readers! Chabad of Montecito  Community Pesach Seder on Saturday, April 12. Event starts at 7 pm with Hors D’oeuvres; 7:30 pm, Seder […]

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  • Montecito Fire Chipping Program Interactive Map Online
    By Montecito Journal   |   April 8, 2025

    The Montecito Fire Department started its 2025 chipping and fire fuels reduction program on February 18, and continues for 10 weeks, concluding on June 23. Community members may schedule a complimentary Defensible Space Survey with a member of the Montecito Fire Prevention Bureau by calling (805) 969-7762 or emailing preventionmail@montecitofire.com.  MFD has an interactive map […]

    13th Annual Mega Shabbat 
    By Joanne A Calitri   |   April 8, 2025

    Shabbat Shalom! It’s time for the 13th Annual Mega Shabbat on Friday, April 4, at 6pm at the Chabad of UCSB’s Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center, 779 Camino Pescadero. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Parking is the usual at UCSB, and the event is held outside on the […]

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    Over seven years and more than 4,000 complaints later, the pungent smell of pot in Carpinteria might finally be under control, thanks to the Santa Barbara County Supervisors who, on March 18th, unanimously voted to adopt amendments to the county’s cannabis ordinance. “Unanimously, the Board of Supervisors ushered in a new chapter of cannabis in […]

    Passover Seder at Chabad of Montecito
    By Montecito Journal   |   April 1, 2025

    On Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm, Chabad of Montecito will host an authentic, inspiring, and joyful Passover Seder to celebrate freedom, tradition, and community. Enjoy a delicious holiday feast, handmade Shmurah Matzah, and fine kosher wine, all while reliving the story of our Exodus in a way that feels fresh and relevant. “Passover is […]

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    By Montecito Journal   |   April 1, 2025

    DUI / East Valley Road/Romero Canyon – Monday, March 10, at 23:18 hours Deputies contacted subject intoxicated behind the wheel of their work truck idling on the side of the road. The subject was obviously heavily intoxicated, and CHP responded for the DUI investigation. Subject was subsequently arrested for DUI. Intoxication in Parked Vehicle / […]

    Westmont Offers Grants for Climate Projects
    By Scott Craig   |   April 1, 2025

    In the last two summers, Westmont has hosted more than 100 evangelical students, professors and nationally recognized experts for conferences about Christian climate advocacy. The Faith.Climate.Action. Workshop, funded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, now provides nearly $40,000 in grants to support sustainability initiatives for eight members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities […]

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    By Montecito Journal   |   March 25, 2025

    Alma Fonda Fina Restaurant at the Montecito Country Mart announced this week it is now serving breakfast – brunch from 8 am to 2 pm daily! Start your day with classics like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, or a breakfast burrito. Reservations and walk-ins. Allora by Laura on CVR Closed  Allora by Laura on Coast Village Road […]

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