JOURNAL
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17 – 24 APRIL 2025 | VOL 31 ISS 16 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
The Play’s the Thing – Producer-director & Broadway alum Jordan Pearce helps bring Annie Jr. to Providence School, P.12
Motorola’s Message – The Montecito Association gets a visit from Motorola on why their License Plate Readers are preferred, P.24
Savie Health is health for all, page 16
Coastal Commission Speaks – Impactful votes and unexpected outcomes occur at the marathon CCC meeting, P.34
PROPERTY REPORT!
THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025 IS OVER ANDTHE NUMBERS ARE IN! IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET UP? IS IT DOWN? WAIT, DID SOMEONE DO AN INVENTORY CHECK!? SEE ALL THE STATS INSIDE (STORY STARTS ON P.5)
A Tale of Two Cities
Nancy McCradie’s new memoir details a 36-year saga of homelessness, her time in the Cabrillo Jungle, her bumpy path to activism – and at long last, her house, page 6
A Sailing Start to the Year
The jib is up! The SB Yacht Club has a new Commodore and full season of sailing ahead for their 153rd year, page 8
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