A Note to Roy Lee as He Begins His Journey
By Jeff Giordano   |   December 10, 2024

At noon on January 6, Roy Lee begins his term as Supervisor and while a variety of controversial District 1 issues were recently decided, we still face many challenges. Hoping for something fresh – a real change – is exciting. I, for one, am eager to see how Roy attacks his new role because, as […]

A Message from Supervisor Capps
By Montecito Journal   |   November 19, 2024

Santa Barbara County is a place where we value inclusivity, compassion, and support for all residents, regardless of gender, faith, ethnicity or political affiliation. There is still more that unites us; we are stronger together.  Beginning today, we will be even more vigilant to ensure the safety of all people, especially the most vulnerable. Immigrants […]

 

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By Montecito Journal   |   November 12, 2024

Just a quick comment on your editorial. Civility is lacking on all levels. This election has highlighted the worst of it. I speak at schools frequently about conduct, civility and decorum in elected bodies as well as day to day life. Our blanket lack of credibility in our elected officials has as much to do […]

Clarification on Recusal from MPC Hearing
By Sandy Stahl   |   November 5, 2024

I’d like to clarify a couple of points regarding my recusal from last Friday’s MPC hearing. I did give an ex parte declaration at the beginning of the meeting as is required. I gave some specific names and also at the end said that I had also spoken with a great many neighbors, especially some […]

One Last Thing About The Election
By Jeff Harding   |   November 5, 2024

I am asked all the time whom I will vote for, Harris or Trump. My unequivocable answer is that I am not going to vote for president. “What!?” – you may say. “You have a duty as an American citizen whose forebearers fought and died for your right to vote!” Well, I reply, I didn’t […]

Walk A Mile In Someone Else’s Phone
By Gwyn Lurie   |   November 5, 2024

It’s hard to break my heart these days. I’ve become so inured to hateful remarks. To bad manners. I know I’m not the only one who feels exhausted by the toxically divisive politics of this moment. The hubris we all bring to every conversation that treads whatsoever into politics. It all feels so depressingly… normal. […]

Don’t Suffer the Same Fate
By Montecito Journal   |   November 5, 2024

I’ve lived in Pacific Palisades for 22 years, and lived through Caruso’s redevelopment of our downtown area into a modern shopping mall. He was clever in his approach – buying up and closing down local businesses for years so that when the time came to present his plans, much of our community supported it, because […]

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  • Dark Day at the MPC
    By Bob Hazard   |   October 29, 2024

    Friday, October 18 was a dark day for those who care about the principles of integrity and fairness in Montecito. This was the day the Montecito Planning Commission utterly failed in its mission to faithfully abide by its legal and ethical obligations in representing our community. Their unfinished hearing amounted to a self-inflicted wound that […]

    On Board with Guy Walker
    By Montecito Journal   |   October 22, 2024

    I give my strongest possible endorsement to Guy Walker for County Board of Education, for the Trustee Area including most of the Santa Ynez Valley, Vandenberg Village, Los Alamos, and Guadalupe. Guy has worked hard for many years as a volunteer in the field of education and understands the challenges and opportunities our students face. […]

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    Supporting the Reopening of the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel
    By Thomas R. Widroe   |   October 15, 2024

    As representatives of the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association (SBCTA), we wish to address the ongoing discussions surrounding the reopening of the historic Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel in Santa Barbara. The prolonged stall tactics surrounding new pool amenities have taken an ironic turn that merits our attention. To label this situation as mere “overreach” would […]

    All Saints by-the-Sea Makes Case for Miramar Affordable Housing to be Adjacent to the Church
    By Rev. Channing Smith   |   October 15, 2024

    All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church has been a part of the fabric of Montecito since the cornerstone was set for our Sanctuary in January of 1900. We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every […]

    Support for P
    By Montecito Journal   |   October 15, 2024

    Having lived and grown up in Santa Barbara over the last 70 plus years, my wife and I came to appreciate how important SBCC is to the health and welfare of our community. We attended local public schools and took advantage of SBCC upon graduating from high school. She was in one of the first […]

    Major Policy Issue No. 2: Taxes
    By Jeff Harding   |   October 8, 2024

    This is the second analysis of policies proposed by our presidential candidates. No. 1 was about trade. This one is about taxes. Both candidates like to spend but have different ideas about how to raise revenues. Kamala Harris wants more revenue from taxation. Donald Trump favors less taxes but believes lower taxes would lift the […]

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    By Bob Hazard   |   October 8, 2024

    Next Wednesday at 9 am on October 9, 2024, the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort and its charismatic owner, Rick Caruso, will meet with the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission (CPC), seeking approval for needed improvements to make their resort more attractive to its 5-star clientele and to the Montecito community. What will the CPC be […]

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