17 – 24 OCTOBER 2024 | VOL 30 ISS 42 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
Mira-More – The County Planning Commissioners hear out the community and Caruso on the Miramar’s expansion plans, P.10
On the Case – The area’s new Chief of Police Services, Lt. Brittingham, is ready for the job – and to talk about what it entails, P.12
Dogs, cats, and so much more with Santa Barbara Humane, page 16
Candidate Questions – The MJ interviews each Montecito Fire Board candidate on what they bring to the table and the district, P.40
TINA TAKES ON JAZZ
MONTECITO’S TINA SCHLIESKE HAS SPENT 40+ YEARS ROCKING THE STAGE… NOW SHE’S BRINGING IT BACK TO JAZZ AND THE GOOD LIFE (STORY STARTS ON PAGE 5)
Plaza Palooza
Feminist Equali-tea
Dance, bubbles, the symphony… and Santa Barbara’s gorgeous new Town Square. Michael Towbes Plaza has arrived, page 6
Incredibly, the fight for gender equality continues – and it’s 2024. Feminist Majority Foundation’s Kathy Spillar pointedly discusses over tea at the Coral Casino, page 20
it s always sunny at the ranch Escape the grey skies and enjoy a fabulous lunch with sunny ocean views from the terrace of The Stonehouse san ysidro ranch
photo by Brandon Michael
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