Finance + Legal Services

2025 Financial Outlook

Montecito Bank & Trust's Jorge Morales, CFP, Shares Expertise Article and Photography by Since 1975, the talented team at Montecito Bank & Trust has been committed to making the communities they serve better places to live and work. Here, Jorge Morales CFP, Financial Advisor at MB&T shares his expertise about the best ways to manage your money in the new year and beyond. What’s new regarding financial planning in 2025? In 2025, there will likely be updates in tax regulations and...

Food + Beverage

Mizel Estate Wines:

Savor the Season Article and Photography by When we gather at the table during the holidays, we nourish our bonds and share delight with our family and friends. Michael and Zelene Fowler, owners of Mizel Estate Wines, believe that “wine is a beautiful journey filled with joy, warmth and connection.” In 2014, they established the vineyard and begin making world-class wine, releasing their first vintage in 2016. At its core, Mizel Estate Wines is purpose-driven, donating a portion of wine...

Arts + Culture

The Nutcracker Turns 30!

Photography by Robert Yeager When the curtain rises this month on Pacific Festival Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” there will be a renewed spring in everyone’s step! The resident ballet company at the Civic Arts Plaza celebrates their 30th anniversary season performing this holiday classic on the Kavli stage for 3 decades! “PFB’s 30th anniversary is a landmark event for us and the community,” says Artistic Director Kim Maselli. “I remember taking the hard hat tour back when the property was under...

Food + Beverage

Local Shangri-La:

The Stonehaus Complex Beloved by Community Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn Whether a birthday lunch, dinner with family and friends or a romantic wine date, The Stonehaus provides the perfect ambiance for celebrating memorable events with the special people in your life. The beautiful grounds, delicious food and impressive wine selection make The Stonehaus a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors of all ages. On any given day, The Stonehaus welcomes multigenerational guests, from...