Baking soda is a mild abrasive, so when used to scrub certain kitchen countertop materials, it can reduce the appearance of surface-level scratches.

It’s not surprising that Tim Kilcoyne’s Scratch Sandwich Counter at The Annex, the new gathering of small food counters at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, is a popular spot for foodies.

For the first time in 15 years, chef Tim Kilcoyne doesn't have a restaurant, cafe, food truck or sandwich counter in Ventura County. In another first, he has no plans to open something new. "It came ...