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The Giving List
16 – 23 JULY 2026 | VOL 32 ISS 29 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
Weekend Wanderlust – Looking for a quick escape? Pasadena pairs museum masterpieces with historic hotels and a healthy dose of old California charm, P.26
A Clear View – The latest addition to Montecito Fire’s medical arsenal helps paramedics see more clearly during some of their most challenging calls, P.28
Bringing SB a Spirit Awakening, page 14
Cool Reads – Montecito Library is serving up stories by the stack, scoops by the cone, Library on the Go, and plenty of reasons to stop by, P.39
CHROME SWEET CHROME
The inaugural Santa Barbara Invitational Concours arrives in November. Let’s take a look under the hood. (Story starts on page 6) (photo by Annamaria Belokona/AM Films)
Firehouse Fare Montecito’s firefighters serve up smoked tri-tip, tall tales, and a little Liar’s Dice at Station 91’s beloved charity dinner tradition, page 8
Pup Stars
Rosewood’s upcoming Best in Show returns with wagging tails, polished paws, lovable underdogs, and enough personality to steal every heart, page 34
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