JOURNAL
Becoming Empathetic – Edwin Rutsch and his
voyage to building a culture of understanding at The Empathy Center, P.26
On Horses and Luggage – John Holman speaks
about his memoir and early life in West Grinstead and a bygone era, P.28
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA 7 – 14 SEP 2023 | VOL 29 ISS 36 | www.montecitojournal.net
The Giving List
Gardens, good drinks, and 30 years of support for Lotusland at LotusFest, page 20
Granada Legends
TAKE TO THE STAGE AND CELEBRATE THE ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF FANNIE FLAGG, BROOKS AND KATE FIRESTONE, AND THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY AT THIS YEAR’S GRANADA THEATRE LEGENDS GALA (STORY STARTS ON PAGE 5)
Pitch Perfect
Vera Cruz Village Opens
It’s a day of divots, adoring crowds, and competitive play on the polo fields at the NetJets Pacific Coast Open, page 8
The Housing Authority launches its 28-unit apartment complex dedicated to assisting the underserved and houseless, page 12
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