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7 – 14 AUGUST 2025 | VOL 31 ISS 32 www.montecitojournal.net
Voice of theV illage
SERVING MONTECITO AND SOUTHERN SANTA BARBARA
Little Mountain – Bangkok, Paris, NYC…now Chef Diego Moya has landed in the Upper Village. Ethicallysourced noshing was never like this, P.10
Play It Forward – Four-time Emmy winner Cheri Steinkellner delivers All of Me to an old baby for ETC, P.20
YOUR NEXT HEALTH La Merienda Fiesta
As Old Spanish Days ramped up, the Santa Barbara Women’s Club did their historic part at their 95th Annual Fiesta event, page 14
Talking to Direct Relief’s excited new chief, page 16
Being Prepared – As the Gifford Fire rages on, Montecito Fire has these preparatory tips for when things get hot, P.35
IT’S SUMMER – TIME TO GET THE PLASMA REFRESHED, BASK IN THE INFRARED LEDS, AND OPTIMIZE THOSE HORMONES. NEXT HEALTH MONTECITO IS NOW OPEN AND READY TO MEASURE YOUR BIOMARKERS (STORY STARTS ON P.5)
Pilates Power
Groove Pilates and Jessica Ballonoff are bringing mobility, positive energy, and, yes, undeniable groove to all the life stages, page 18
tea is tradition ... the bubbly makes it fabulous enjoy decadent teas, pastries and champagne among the always blooming garden 805.504.1961
san ysidro ranch thursday- sunday