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Montecito Springs a Leak
Ortega reservoir is reportedly losing 50 gallons of water per minute. Read story.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Dori Carter's We Are Rich Lampoons Montecito Wealth
Montecito author's new comic novel about class and statues delivers a shock of recognition. Read story.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Birthday Bash Responsible for Saturday's Montecito Fireworks
Attorney confirms that booms were part of Chris Edgecomb's 50th birthday bash at Coral Casino. Read story.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Montecito Fireworks Still Under Investigation
A previous report that the pyrotechnics were associated with a movie being filmed was wrong. Read story.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sheriff Seeks Montecito Bank Robber
Urged public to come forward with information. Read story.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
In the Home of the Centaur
Touring Casa del Herrero, Montecito's newest historical landmark. Read story.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Montecito's Captain Video to Close
Owner Joe Lombardo blames the economy, competition from online. Read story.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Montecito Fire Department Engineer Todd Edwards
Tea Fire Benefit equipment showcase Read story.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Biltmore Offers Oscars Bash
Dress up and watch the Academy Awards in Montecito. Read story.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tilting a New Direction in Home Construction
A Montecito home is being built using a "green" material one might not expect: concrete. Read story.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
MTD Bus and Bike Collide
Day after fatal pedestrian incident downtown, another bus is involved in Montecito accident. Read story.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
John Cleese Revives A Fish Called Wanda
Montecito's resident funny Englishman brings his 1988 film to the stage. Read story.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Body Recovered in Ocean
An unidentified body has been pulled out of Shark's Cove in Montecito, may be missing kayaker. Read story.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tea Fire Questions and Answers at Montecito Forum
Attendees alleged Reverse 911 failings and complain of delay in naming the people who started the blaze. Read story.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Montecito Couple Gives $3 Million to Cottage Hospital
The donation brought the total funds raised so far to more than $100 million. Read story.





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