Montecito Montage
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Miramar Hotel Emails Raise Questions
Investigation of Government Correspondence Reveals Interesting Details Just As Montecito Planning Commission Readies for Wednesday’s Project Review
Investigation of government correspondence reveals interesting details just as Montecito Planning Commission readies for Wednesday’s project review. Read story.
Part Two in a Year of Montecito
Reviewing Montecito from July 2007 Forward
Montage continues the Montecito review, from July till today. Read story.
A Year of Montecito
Reflecting on a Year’s Worth of Reporting the Montecito Life
Montecito Montage reflects on a year of news, gossip, and photos. Read story.
Largura Project Hits Another Wall
Appeal Upheld by Montecito Planning Commission; Plus, Andrew Firestone Joins Ty Warner
Appeal upheld by MPC; plus, Andrew Firestone teams with Ty Warner. Read story.
Westmont Wins, Miramar Moves, and Montecito Association Nominates
College’s Foes Shot Down as Rick Caruso’s Miramar Meets Montecito Once Again
College’s foes shot down as Rick Caruso’s Miramar meets Montecito once again. Read story.
Disaster Preparedness
What is the first thing people want after a disaster? It’s not shelter, or food, or comfort. It’s information, says Troy Harris, who is the outgoing president of the Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action Group (MERRAG). His point was made evident last summer when the Zaca Fire licked the backdoor of Montecito. Read story.
Merry-Making, Montecito-Style
MA Supports Largura Appeal; Winters Wins Award; Carbajal Raises $300K; Miramar's New Story Poles; and More
MA supports Largura appeal; Winters wins award; Carbajal raises $300K; Miramar's new story poles; and more Montecito news. Read story.
Despite Lawsuit, Westmont’s Expansion Moves Forward
Montecito College’s Plans Hits Review Board; Plus, Holiday Fun, Big Waves, and Development News
Montecito college’s plans hit review board; plus holidays, waves, and development news. Read story.
Fab Finds in the Village
Just the word “Montecito” conveys an image of posh, privilege, and pricey, but the village isn’t all gilded in gold. Tucked between San Ysidro Ranch’s $120 Montecito Margarita and the endless multimillion-dollar home sales, there are some gift items in the Village that would force even the most discerning discount-Grinch to grin. Read story.
Tree-Lightings, Web Hackings, and Coral Casino-ings
With Internet A-Buzzing and Staurways A-Opening, Montecito Prepares for the Holidays
With Internet a-buzzing and stairways a-opening, Montecito prepares for the holidays. Read story.
Guarding the Gateway to Montecito
Plus John Travolta and Salud Carbajal's Greens
Montage looks at Coast Village development, plus John Travolta and Salud Carbajal's greens. Read story.
Doll-ing for Dollars
When it comes to dolls, Montecito doesn’t toy around. Village resident Ty Warner, for example, parlayed some beanbag dolls into three South Coast golf courses, two Montecito high-end hotels, and one beach club — along with a few billion bucks in the bank. Read story.
Unveiling the Revamped Miramar
Rick Caruso Presents Redesigned Plans to the Montecito Association
Rick Caruso presents revamped plans to the Montecito Association on Tuesday night. Read story.
Miramar Part Two Is Coming Next Week
Plus, Montecito Water Woes, Kitchen Benefits, Bus Stops, and a Barry Siegel Award
Plus, Montecito water woes, bus stops, and a Barry Siegel Award. Read story.
Opening Sycamore Canyon for Fire Safety
Don Miller sat riveted to his television, watching wind-blown embers dance fire through Malibu and San Diego. As he watched, his temper smoldered. “I just kept thinking how the hell I would get my family out if we had a firestorm like that here in Montecito,” Miller said. Read story.
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