Exploring Exotic Isotopes
By Scott Craig   |   December 3, 2024

Westmont students Josef Bingener (‘25) and Ethan Camp (’27) have participated in a novel nuclear physics experiment with Professor Robert Haring-Kaye. They traveled to Florida State University (FSU) to study the structural properties of an exotic isotope of gallium (72Ga) that survives for only a few hours before decaying to a different isotope.  “We’re interested […]

From Port Patrols to the Night Stalker: Post Alarm Systems’ Unmatched Expertise has Arrived
By Jeff Wing   |   December 3, 2024

“There’s a new security blanket in town.” Given the stakes, it’s just possible that a more dramatic opening is called for. But this operation – Post Alarm Systems – does summon the image of a protective force field being gently draped over Montecito and environs. Through their 68 years of providing innovative security solutions in […]

 

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By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

The upscale British fashion brand Sunspel is currently renovating its store location at the Montecito Country Mart (MCM), in the space formerly occupied by James Perse.  One of the brand’s icons is its Classic T-Shirt – made from the highest quality extra-long staple Supima cotton sourced from a single family-owned Californian farm dedicated to environmentally […]

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By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

With over 500 nominees from 80 countries, the 2024 Boutique Hotel Awards named San Ysidro Ranch as World’s Best Romantic Hotel, America’s Best Romantic Hotel, and America’s Best Honeymoon Hotel. The awards are decided by a panel of experts assessing 400 standards of hospitality, considering such elements as uniqueness, sustainability, and unforgettable guest experiences. The […]

Robitaille’s Fine Candies Closes in Carp
By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

Who would have thought that this Linden Street sweet staple would shut its doors after 36 years on December 1? Locals have questions but are stopping in to buy out all the candy left on the shelves. Shop owners Tami and John Robitaille say they made the decision to try to recapture some personal time. […]

The Palms Restaurant-Retail to CPC and The Surfliner Inn to Carp ARB
By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

Their reopening anxiously anticipated, The Palms Restaurant project at 701 Linden Avenue is scheduled for the Carpinteria Planning Commission on December 2. The project cleared the Carp Architectural Review Board (ARB) in October. Currently it is an 11,453 square-foot lot with a 10,508 square-foot, two-story building on site. Renovations include a new third story addition […]

DignityMoves Receives 2nd Women’s Fund of SB Grant 
By Montecito Journal   |   November 26, 2024

The Women’s Fund of SB has awarded $125,000 to DignityMoves for its new Child Care Center at its Family Village to provide housing and childcare. The grant covers the cost for the modular components of a childcare center, and for parents to seek/maintain employment, participate in job training/education, and for sobriety and mental health stability. […]

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    By Joanne A Calitri   |   November 26, 2024

    Captain’s Log Star Date 78338.4. It was the evening before the full Beaver moon for budding astrophysicists and stargazers from local universities to join with friends to hear  the Las Cumbres Observatory’s renown astrophysicist Tim Lister PhD, with Andrew [Andy] Howell PhD and Moira Andrews UCSB grad student at the M Special pub. This free […]

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    By Joanne A Calitri   |   November 19, 2024

    On Friday, November 8, I’m just off the phone with the Santa Barbara’s Botanic Garden about their new panoramic view Tipton Trail, to be officially launched for public use on November 17 in collaboration with National Take a Hike Day. In addition, it will be a free admission day at the SB Botanic Garden, but […]

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    Hot Wheels! It’s the 57th iconic Annual Baja 1000 Desert Race
    By Montecito Journal   |   November 19, 2024

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    Officially Vacant: Former Eye of the Day Garden Design
    By Montecito Journal   |   November 19, 2024

    The lots formerly leased by Brent and Suzi Freitas – owners of the well-known Eye of the Day Garden center, with its megalith garden statues and pottery – is now empty with For Lease signage. The Freitas moved their business to two locations: Los Alamos, to join their daughter, owner of Michelin starred Bell’s Restaurant […]

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    By Scott Craig   |   November 19, 2024

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    By Montecito Journal   |   November 19, 2024

    The November 5th General Election was clearly a shock, but here is how the county voted locally for what was on the 93108 ballot: President and Vice President  Democratic: Kamala D. Harris / Tim Walz: 83,248 / 61.89% Republican: Donald J. Trump / JD Vance: 47,071 / 35.00% American Independent: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. / […]

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