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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Katharine Gammon

Residents in wealthy California town block access to public hot springs with boulders

Montecito, California.
Montecito, California. The area is home to many expensive residences, including those of Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Photograph: Panther Media GmbH/Alamy

Montecito, California, is known for being home to Oprah, a former royal family, and a stunning stretch of coastline. It’s also home to miles of trails, some of which are being blocked by residents hoping to stop people from accessing public hot springs.

Santa Barbara county has been watching encroachments on East Mountain Drive and Riven Rock Road in Montecito since at least 2022, when they sent letters to residents warning them to remove large stones.

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