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A SECOND CHANCE Last year’s Thomas Fire quashed Montecito teenager Isabel “Izzy” Fuentes’ debut as Clara when State Street Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker was canceled 24 hours before her big night. One year later to the day neither a sweat-inducing audition, nor recent ankle surgery will prevent her from starring in this year’s production (STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 20)
Christmas in the Village
Upper village business owners team up to host Holiday Magic, Montecito’s first Christmas Market filled with crafts for kids, live music, the Grinch, and more (story begins on page 33)