JOURNAL
CADA Luncheon
26 MAR – 2 APR 2026 | VOL 32 ISS 13 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
The Silent Harbor – Creek sneaks aboard Pony’s reputed death ship by starlight and finds still more mystery in Chapter 10 of Last Light, P.5
Water & Fire – MWD strengthens fire readiness with robust supply, upgraded hydrants, and close coordination with local fire agencies, P.22
CHALK IT UP TO CCP
15 Years of Appreciation & lunch, page 14
Wrong Turn Magic – A missed turn leads to sweeping reservoir views, farmstead cheeses, and memorable stops across Sonoma and Marin, P.28
I MADONNARI’S VIBRANT STREET PAINTINGS SUPPORT CHILDREN’S CREATIVE PROJECT AND YEAR-ROUND ARTS EDUCATION FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY STUDENTS (STORY STARTS ON P.8)
Easter, Elevated
Casting Forward
Easter unfolds in full bloom at San Ysidro Ranch, where luxury meets playful springtime tradition, plus more eggadjacent fun around Montecito, page 12
A powerhouse Lobero panel including Tom Skerritt explores how A River Runs Through It reshaped fly fishing, culture, and conservation, page 20
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