Signs of Life on Montecito’s Deadliest Block
Rebuilding is slow, but survivors say it “mends the heart.”
Author: Melinda Burns
Elaine Arnett: 1940 – 2019
During 33 years as a social worker for Santa Barbara County, Elaine Arnett defended the rights of abandoned and abused children. Simultaneously, Elaine sought relief and found joy in the make-believe world of theater arts.
Making Montecito Safer: Part Two
Vowing to “keep it in the creeks,” a new group explores ways to permanently reduce the damage from recurrent debris flows.
Making Montecito Safer: Part One
A large debris basin will be constructed on San Ysidro Creek within two years, county officials say.
Montecito’s ‘Lousy’ Ground Water Basin
Shallow water table, proliferation of private wells will limit injection of a recycled water supply, geologists say.
Montecito Thirsting for New Water Source
Water board weighs rate hikes to buy a $4 million annual supply from Santa Barbara.
Montecito Takes a Step Toward Recycled Water
Within 18 months, the cemetery will be the first customer, officials say.
Wet Winter, No New Water
Goleta water ban remains despite abundant rains.
Does Montecito Want Greater Self-Governance?
County Supervisor Das Williams agrees to start “a conversation” on community service district.
Harriett Phillips: 1923-2019
Harriett Phillips was a big-D and little-d democrat from the days she helped her mother feed striking workers at Chevrolet in 1936 to walking precincts during Barack Obama’s first presidential run. Along the way, she fought to save Haskell’s Beach from development.