INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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El Presidente – From hardworking KEYT sports reporter to becoming El Presidente, David Bolton shares his story with colleague Paul Vercammen

Village Beat – Restoration Hardware sparks debate at the latest MA meeting, Cold Spring School cooks up a new kitchen, and Montecito Natural Health gets a new spot

Montecito Miscellany – Lotusland gets wild, millinery match at the polo fields, getting Hearts Aligned, and more miscellany

Community Voices – Another call for better political ethics and an argument in support of allowing “big box” retailers in the area

Tide Guide

Our Town – Thoughts of Blue Skies, life, and work from T.C. Boyle before his SBMA appearance with his daughter Kerrie Kvashay-Boyle

Society Invites – It’s festive dance, music, and fundraising at the SB Historical Museum’s Annual La Fiesta del Museo

The Way It Was – A trek through the origins of Fiesta and how the annual event came to be

The Giving List – The Fund for Santa Barbara prepares for its 30th Bread & Roses event and there’s still time to join

Brilliant Thoughts – What can be gleaned from this waking life, or at least a prayer about dying in sleep?

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Your Westmont – The new nursing grads are off to an impressive start, swimming team earns academic honors, and Erik Hansen is the new sports performance coach

The Optimist Daily – The gastrological benefits of this gastronomical curiosity may lead to improved digestion and mood

Podium Power – The electric and transmissible passion of conductor JoAnn Falletta comes to the Granada this weekend and you can experience it

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This Week at MA – Forrest Howell discusses the role of a collaborative pianist before his upcoming Duo Competition at the Academy

Foraging Thyme – Enjoy the summer sun while cooling down with this watermelon and tomato gazpacho that is both nutritious and delicious

Calendar of Events – The nature posters of Rick Sharp, Ojai hosts its own summer screenings, Beth Pratt talks P-22 and wildlife crossings, plus more happenings

Classifieds – Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales

Mini Meta Crossword Puzzles

Local Business Directory – Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer