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16 – 23 FEB 2023 Cox Not Communicating – Locals Chris and Dori Carter write in about their woes with VOL 29 ISS 7 Cox Communications, P.8
Flower Power – Lauris Rose and Heidi
The Giving List
Kirkpatrick discuss the wonderful world of orchids and the upcoming show, P.14 Black History Month – SB Black Culture House Gaviota Lookout – The newest addition to the founders talk about their inspiration and Arroyo Hondo Preserve is the perfect spot for what is in store for February and beyond, P.12 a picnic, P.27
Leading From Within is bringing together nonprofit directors and other execs. to learn how to lead, page 24
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD After a 35-year career, Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Taylor announces his retirement with David Neels, Division Chief of Operations, named as his successor. Read about Taylor’s career on page 5, and a message from him about the 2022 Annual Report and all Montecito Fire did this year on page 26.
Sadie Brickman Reynolds
Eleven-year-old Montecitan with strong performance roots lands her first theater role in The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson, page 16
John Owen Lowe Rob Lowe’s son speaks about his first feature film, Grace Point, now screening at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), page 23