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🌱 Inside Harry and Meghan’s candid Montecito-centered reflections on parenting

Morning Montecito! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Inside Harry and Meghan’s candid Montecito-centered reflections on parenting
  • Why Meghan’s chartreuse gown in Montecito is shaping Spring 2026 style.
  • How Montecito’s luxe country club inspired Netflix’s latest “Beef” soundtrack

Also on today's calendar: Santa Barbara Literary Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Prince Harry Reflects on 'Disconnection' He Felt During Fatherhood Journey (star-telegram.com) — Prince Harry reflects on how becoming a dad led him to therapy while he and Meghan now raise Archie and Lilibet at their Montecito home. Speaking in Australia, he described feeling initially disconnected during Meghan’s pregnancies and shared how counseling helped him become more present. Meghan recently posted a rare glimpse of the kids hunting Easter eggs in their Montecito garden.
   

2. Meghan Markle's Bold Chartreuse Look Redefines Celebrity Style and Spring Color Trends (fashiontimes.com) — Montecito residents may spot more high-profile gatherings, as Meghan Markle recently attended a private Netflix event here celebrating the second season of “Beef,” turning heads in a vivid chartreuse gown. Her bold color choice is helping drive a wider Spring 2026 trend toward brighter, more expressive fashion palettes.
   

3. Finneas Breaks Down ‘Beef' Season 2 Music: Oscar Isaac's ‘Amateurish' Score, Those Billie Eilish Needle Drops and More (variety.com) — Montecito gets a brief spotlight as Finneas scores scenes set at an ultra-posh Montecito Country Club for season 2 of Netflix’s “Beef.” He explains how he crafted everything from Oscar Isaac’s intentionally clumsy synth playing to tense, class-conscious themes and Billie Eilish needle drops that follow the characters from California all the way to Korea.
   

4. Southern California rattlesnake surge: Hiker rescued in Montecito as attacks rise (foxla.com) — A Montecito hiker was rescued from Buena Vista Trail after a rattlesnake bite, highlighting an unusually intense snake season on local trails. With multiple regional bites and two deaths this year, officials urge residents to carry whistles, know their location, and use text-to-911 or satellite tools when cell service is weak. Practical tips focus on avoiding snakes and responding calmly if bitten.
   

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    Saturday April 18
  • Teen Volunteer Time
    Eastside Branch Library, 1102 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I wanted to say thank you to all drivers who stopped for me on East Valley Rd between Hot Springs & San Ysidro when I tripped trying to run across the road and fell hard.
    My pant legs were too long and caused the fall. Amazingly, I don't think I broke anything! Just a black eye and swollen elbow. No dizziness. I'm… (Nextdoor Hot Springs S of 192)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montecito

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Montecito

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.