Montecito Montage
Tricks, Treats, and More from the "Ghost" Village
Halloween Activities Abound in Montecito
Montage reports on the many things to do in Montecito this witching season. Read story.
Montecito's Citizens of the Year
MFD and MERRAG Get Citizen Award; Westmont Stargazing; and MA Elections
Montecito Fire and MERRAG get top honors; stargazing at Westmont; and voting at MA. Read story.
Bomberos Without Borders
Herb McElwee is an ambulance chaser, and he not only admits it, but he’s very proud of it. The former Montecito Fire District Fire Chief says, since 1990, he has been in hot pursuit of ambulances, along with fire trucks, fire hoses, or any other kind of fire equipment that might be heading into retirement. Once targeted, McElwee rescues the out-of-commission apparatus, and then arranges for it to be donated to communities in Mexico. Read story.
Walk to School in Montecito?
Plus Carville, Direct Relief and the Stars of the Southern Sky
Plus Carville, Direct Relief and the stars of the southern sky. Read story.
Multitasking Munch à la Montecito
In the land of trendsetters, Laurie Tilson has dished up a lunch recipe so unique that Montecito’s ever-overbooked Lady Leaders are ditching philanthropic fundraisers, putting aside political tête-à -têtes, and trashing their normal on-the-dash noon nibble to grab a seat at Tilson’s table. For your vicarious epicurean enjoyment, I offer the Tilson formula for nourishment that provides way more than calories: Read story.
Largura Makes Case to Montecito Association
Hillside Home Plans Presented on Verge of Appeal to County
Hillside home builders make case on a project that’s being appealed to the county. Read story.
Safe Routes to School Moves Forward
Plus San Ysidro Trail Moves, Water District News, Truth-Tellers, and a New MA Face
Plus, San Ysidro trail moves, water district news, and a new MA face in this Montage. Read story.
The Story of O, O, and O.J.
Last month, when Oprah Winfrey hosted a political lawn party for Barack Obama and nearly 2,000 people at her home in Montecito, I pretty much flipped my little red wig. I’m a big fan of Oprah’s, but what ignited me on this particular occasion is why she, or anybody else, would be able to circumvent a zoning ordinance that prohibits parties of more than 300 people at any private Montecito residence. Read story.
Largura Project to be Appealed
Plus, Reports from Author Fest, Brian Barnwell Bash, and More
Plus reports from the author festival, the Brian Barnwell bash, and more. Read story.
Happy Birthday Montage!
Column Hits One Year Mark and Continues Dishing the Montecito Message
Our Montecito columnist celebrates her one year mark, and keeps dishing the village's news and gossip. Read story.
Montage Remembers Barry Siegel
Prominent Montecitan Passed Away Thursday
The prominent Montecitan passed away on Thursday night. Read story.
Bill Clinton Golfs with Jimmy Connors
Former President Tees Off With Tennis Legend on Wednesday
The former president teed off with the tennis legend at Montecito Country Club on Tuesday. Read story.
What Kind of Circus Is This?
Is Montecito’s Big Top Going to the Top Dogs?
Is Montecito’s big top going to the top dogs? It's turning sour for our columnist, so can you cheer her up? Read story.
Story Poles Up at the Miramar
Pink Flags Denote New Buildings on Verge of Hearing
Pink flags are a-flyin’ to show where the proposed buildings will be for the new Miramar. Read story.
Coral Casino Partially Re-Opens
A Photographic Tour of Montecito’s Most Exclusive Beach Club
Here’s an inside look at Montecito’s most exclusive beach club, which partially re-opened August 31. Read story.
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