Powell Garage is closing its doors after serving Santa Barbara for nearly nine decades, marking the end of a business that has served generations of local drivers.
In an email to its customers, the auto repair and maintenance establishment announced that it will permanently close on December 19, 2025.
“Though we had planned to stay longer, the recent notice of plans to sell the property has dictated that we make this decision,” owners Paul and Fred Ledesma wrote in the email…