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...

Life + Culture

Conejo Senior Volunteer Program:

Community Service Improves Lives Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn Conejo Valley seniors dedicated to sharing their skills with the community make a difference every day, impacting countless lives through their participation in the Conejo Senior Volunteer Program. Created to provide an opportunity for adults 55+ to use their life experience and skills to meet local community needs, CSVP partners with more than 75 local nonprofits to present meaningful opportunities that help the senior community...

Arts + Culture

Love Your Life!

Do More of What Makes You Happy By Celebrating Every Day Article by Kim Pagano As I think back on my life, there’s so many things to be celebrated. You celebrate when you’re young and all of your birthdays are so exciting. Then you’re celebrating your graduations from each grade in school, and then you’re celebrating your businesses and achievements.  Then you’re celebrating your marriage, your babies, your parents and the people that are in your life. Hopefully by the time you’ve reached...

Life + Culture

For the Kids

Prospector Ranch Hosts Fall Family Fair Article and Photography by Prospector Ranch partnered with James Storehouse to host their first ever Fall Family Fair on September 28th! James Storehouse is a local nonprofit organization that helps children "from cribs to college" within a wide demographic—children in foster care, youth aging out of foster care, children who have been commercially sexually exploited, children "at-risk" of removal, and all their caregiving families. James Storehouse...

Home + Design

Aldik Home

A Christmas Paradise Right Here in L.A. Article and Photography by More than ever before, the magic of Christmas is a welcome relief. If you didn’t already know that there is a full-blown winter wonderland right here in Los Angeles, then you have certainly been missing out. For more than 70 years, Aldik Home has been putting together jaw-dropping displays of the most beautiful Christmas décor found anywhere in the world. Each year is a completely new design and this year’s is Aldik Home’s...

Arts + Culture

Artist Blends Passions

to Create Legendary Paintings Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn | Photography by John Hanley Hank Aaron, Derek Jeter, Ernie Banks, Greg Maddux, Ferguson Jenkins, Pedro Martinez, Anthony Rizzo, Gale Sayers, Vin Scully, Robin Yount, Brian Urlacher and many more original paintings of athletes, celebrities and legends from all walks of life—even Greek mythology—showcase the impressive portfolio of artist John Hanley’s 25-year career as an artist. It’s no surprise that many of his original art and...

Arts + Culture

Community Celebrates Senior Concerns Boat Bash

Article and Photography by Ben Malkin We enjoyed our cruise with Laura and Darius Raulinaitis and friends and family as we celebrated the Senior Concerns 2024 Boat Bash. While everyone had a great time, the fundraiser helped support the mission of Senior Concerns with members of our senior community. There were dozens of party boats touring the beautiful lake at Westlake Village. Everyone partied Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville style and had a great time. Seniors are the top priority at Senior...