Montecito Montage
Miramar Hotel Emails Raise Questions
Investigation of government correspondence reveals interesting details just as Montecito Planning Commission readies for Wednesday's project review. Read story.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Part Two in a Year of Montecito
Montage continues the Montecito review, from July till today. Read story.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
A Year of Montecito
Montecito Montage reflects on a year of news, gossip, and photos. Read story.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Largura Project Hits Another Wall
Appeal upheld by MPC; plus, Andrew Firestone teams with Ty Warner. Read story.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Westmont Wins, Miramar Moves, and Montecito Association Nominates
College's foes shot down as Rick Caruso's Miramar meets Montecito once again. Read story.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Merry-Making, Montecito-Style
MA supports Largura appeal; Winters wins award; Carbajal raises $300K; Miramar's new story poles; and more Montecito news. Read story.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Despite Lawsuit, Westmont's Expansion Moves Forward
Montecito college's plans hit review board; plus holidays, waves, and development news. Read story.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tree-Lightings, Web Hackings, and Coral Casino-ings
With Internet a-buzzing and stairways a-opening, Montecito prepares for the holidays. Read story.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Guarding the Gateway to Montecito
Montage looks at Coast Village development, plus John Travolta and Salud Carbajal's greens. Read story.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Unveiling the Revamped Miramar
Rick Caruso presents revamped plans to the Montecito Association on Tuesday night. Read story.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Miramar Part Two Is Coming Next Week
Plus, Montecito water woes, bus stops, and a Barry Siegel Award. Read story.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
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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