JOURNAL
The Giving List United Boys & Girls Clubs’ new CEO, page 24
4 – 11 JUNE 2026 | VOL 32 ISS 23 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA Marketing Enlightenment – A new book explores marketing through the lens of yoga in this upcoming Tecolote talk, P.18
Lemonade Futures – The Country Mart’s lemonade stand program helps young entrepreneurs turn citrus into charitable giving, P.10
WORLD CUP COMES TO MONTECITO!
Spring into Solstice – The Spring Soirée offered an early taste of feathers, fire dancers, giant puppets, and summer magic, P.22
WESTMONT’S THORRINGTON FIELD IS GETTING A WORLD CUP MAKEOVER AS QATAR SETTLES INTO ITS TRAINING BASE (STORY STARTS ON P.16)
The Pearl Posse Champagne flowed and pearls shimmered as the MClub gathered for an afternoon of heirloom strands and sparkling conversation, page 8
Hattie’s Wild Ride
A journey along Route 66 uncovers giant tiki heads, Harvey Houses, roadside legends, and unapologetic Americana, page 14
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