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18 – 25 MAY 2023 VOL 29 ISS 20
The Y Renewal – After 15 years, the Montecito
YMCA’s renovation project is closer to approval and the county is seeking comments, P.8 A Lummis-nating Home – An homage to Southwest style in the heart of L.A. – visit the historic home of the flamboyant writer, Charles Lummis, P.19
Podcasting Powers – From potty training
to managing screentime, Sarah Powers and her podcast, “The Mom Hour,” covers it all, P.25 What’s in Stock – It’s been a dry real estate market for a while now, but new homes are starting to flow again, P.32
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA www.montecitojournal.net
The Giving List
The Marine Conservation Network brings understandable aquatic education to all, page 40
Moving Numbers
A year ago, Dignity Moves built 34 tiny homes to help with transitional housing in SB and now the numbers are in, page 14
STANDING WITH MARIA Democracy’s tipping point… The inevitable impact of AI… The sociological strike of social media… Maria Ressa covers these pressing topics and more in her new book, How to Stand up to a Dictator. MJ’s Gwyn Lurie speaks with Ressa before the Nobel laureate’s upcoming talk at UCSB’s Campbell Hall, to find out what can be done and where there’s hope (Story starts on page 5)
Artful Minds
It's National Mental Health Awareness Month and you can support the Mental Wellness Center at their 27th annual art faire, page 30