Andy Granatelli Dies
The Montecito resident and race car mogul was 90 years old.
Year: 2013
Dr. Julio ‘Candyman’ Diaz Faces 200 Years in Prison
The man accused of grossly over-prescribing pain pills is under house arrest in Goleta.
‘Prolific Auto Burglar’ Back on the Streets
Gang member Cameron Hadighi was released early after serving a short jail sentence.
Farm to Bar: The Preservation Society
Mama’s Preserves Apricots and cider vinegar fuel this rye whiskey sipper.
Brewer-Clifton Sparkling Chardonnay
Review of Brewer-Clifton 3-D Sparkling Chardonnay 2011.
Review: Her
Spike Jonze writes and directs this surreal, eccentric, and magically empathetic Los Angeles love story.
Book: Review of Compromise Cake
Instead of oohs and ahhs, readers get regrets and complaints as often as they might get helpful hints for recreating homey 1960s food that moms made.
Scene in S.B.
Folks enjoy the S.B. wild—and domestic—life.
Food News
A whole new year! And S.B. foodies have a lot to look forward to (you know, once they get over their New Year’s diets).
Travel: Caribbean Cruising
The last time I was at sea was a few weeks ago on a gleaming cruise ship offering practically every delight known to seafaring pleasure-seekers.