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FREE 26 March – 2 April 2015 Vol 21 Issue 12
The Voice of the Village
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Having a ball: Matt Lauer’s gets spirited revenge on Ellen DeGeneres for 50 Shades prank, p. 6
THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P. 11 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P. 42 • OPEN HOUSES, P. 45
SRO AT MUS “This is the worst drought ever recorded for Santa Barbara County,” says invited rate specialist Michael Colantuono to a packed hearing in the school auditorium. “The challenge of the [proposed and approved] surcharge,” he advises, “is not knowing when it’s going to rain again.” (Village Beat begins on page 12)
Lots Going On
Jen Lilienstein opines that it’s not too late to alleviate likely parking problems near new Miramar, p. 5
Laud And Applaud
Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review honor ex-colleagues at joint hearing, p. 36
Mule-tide Greetings
Lynn Kirst chronicles John “Mule” Sears, a wanderer who visits Anacapa School with animals in tow, p. 38