The Pacific West Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the Team Hope Walk, on Sunday, September 8 at Shoreline Park. Registration starts 9:00am, walk starts 9:30am. This grassroots effort across 100 U.S. cities raises funds for those with HD and their families. Going on since 2007, it has raised $28 […]
Miramar Beach residents are urging beachgoers to use the Miramar Hotel’s public access to the beach instead of the Eucalyptus Lane entrance due to safety concerns regarding the erosion at the base of the stairs. Currently, at high tide beachgoers must walk over a mound of rocks atop the sand in order to reach the […]
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Coastal Clean Up Day, and the team at Explore Ecology is putting out the call for volunteers early this year to celebrate it. Your trusty Our Town news reporter, Joanne A Calitri, has been covering this event for years, and shares, “It is such a worthwhile and time-well-spent […]
The Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) reports this week an increase in calls for marine mammals showing signs of domoic acid poisoning. Domoic acid is a neurotoxin that can be fatal for marine mammals when consumed at high amounts. If the mammal has come ashore, signs of poisoning are stargazing, head weaving, lethargy […]
CA Assemblymember 37th Assembly District Gregg Hart announced further success on his Bill AB1866 to hold oil companies responsible to plug all abandoned oil wells in the state. As of August 15th, the bill has advanced to the Senate Floor. Hart’s AB1866 to ensure the abandoned oil well capping gets done by the oil companies […]
About 400 new incoming students, including the Grotenhuis Nursing cohort of ‘24, arrived at Westmont to begin their first week of Orientation, Aug. 21-25, and the start of the fall semester, Aug. 26. Nineteen percent (70) of new students are first-generation and joined their parents beginning Aug. 20 for a First Connections Pre-Orientation program, which […]
The Channel Islands YMCA has appointed Ryan Power as the new Executive Director of the Montecito Family YMCA. Power brings a breadth of experience in recreational management, having worked as the General Manager at La Costa Beach & Tennis Club, the Operations Manager at Pierpont Racquet Club, and leadership positions with the City of Ventura, […]
The grant funds open access to the Las Cumbres Observatory telescope network for the entire astronomical community over the next four years, covering eight six-month observing semesters. This significantly supports all current and future astronomy discovery surveys. LCO is accessible to all institutions that host astronomers, regardless of size or resource level. LCO will be […]
Iyree Jarrett (‘22) is the only student to have appeared on the cover of the Westmont magazine twice. She was featured as a student-athlete who best exemplified leadership, and as the star guard for the National Championship winning women’s basketball team. The lifelong Southern California resident has accepted a new leadership position at Westmont, this […]
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There’s something brand new on the spirits menu at the Plow & Angel Speakeasy: the San Ysidro’s Ranch’s very first proprietary tequila. The news broke during a sexy invite-only garden fête last month that doubled as the Ranch’s first-ever “owned” event – hosted by the property, on the property. Set on the resort’s famous manicured […]
Hey Posh Pups (and your humans), get ready to celebrate National Dog Day in style! The Montecito Journal, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Village Properties, and Coast Village Road have teamed up for an un-fur-gettable event – a dog photo contest that promises to be a tail-wagging good time. Submit your best photo of your beloved furry […]
Gateway Education Services organization is inviting all Santa Barbara area Black African American-identifying youth in grades 5 through 12 – along with their parents and teachers – to the Black Youth Leadership Summit 2024. The event is on Tuesday, August 17, at Santa Barbara City College West Cliff Campus, from 8:30 am – 5 pm. […]
The California Nature Art Museum Executive Director, Stacey Otte-Demangate is inviting the community to the museum’s annual End-of-Summer Family Day on Saturday, August 10, from 10 am – 3 pm. Admission is free and no reservations are required. The family friendly event has various hands-on and observational activities and craft projects focused on both art […]
The Montecito Fire Protection District is actively recruiting for an Administrative Assistant, deadline to submit applications is August 14, online applications only. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented, team player with strong written and oral communication skills, proficient with technology, and willing to learn new skills and applications. The ability to quickly […]
