Jim White Smoothly Carburates Old Friends and New Spaces
By Jeff Wing   |   September 29, 2026

There is something avatar-like about an Automotive Service Technician as beloved as Jim White. In the swirling transactional storm of an auto repair shop, a guy like Jim is a calming still-point of trust and familiarity, a beckoning porch light in a blizzard. Until recently, these very qualities made Jim a sought-after fixture at Village […]

AJ Precision Concrete Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
By Zach Rosen   |   September 1, 2026

Twenty-five years is a long time to spend building…anything. For AJ Precision Concrete, it represents thousands of projects, countless relationships, and a reputation earned the old-fashioned way – through consistent, quality work. This August, the Santa Barbara-based company celebrates its 25th anniversary. The milestone traces back to 2001, when founder Antonio “AJ” Gijón set out […]

 

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This is a second installment of my retail and hospitality offerings in Montecito and our constantly upscaling neighbor, Carpinteria. Just in from Friday, July 31, I have an official statement from James Rosenfield, owner of the Montecito Country Mart on the car crash into Toy Crazy that happened on July 28. Rosenfield, “We’re so glad […]

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    Hello Loves! For fashionistas and lovers of art with local history, this is for you. Margaret O’Leary boutique is set to arrive this summer at 1235 Coast Village Road, (formerly the Whistle Club). The woman-founded brand has been in business for over 30 years and is independently owned. Their focus is on “timeless knitwear and […]

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    Thirty years ago, before Airbnb listings and algorithm-driven bookings, Melissa Pierson unlocked the door to a different way of thinking about hospitality. A home, prepared with care and an eye for detail, could shape how someone experienced a place. What began with a single seaside rental grew into Coastal Hideaways, a lasting presence in Santa […]

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