January 2022

Announcement By Bank of America

Bank of America Awards More than $650,000 to Ventura and Santa Barbara Nonprofits in 2021

Ventura and Santa Barbara, Calif. – As part of its commitment to strengthening communities by addressing critical needs that help

Drink By Matt Kettmann

Here’s some advice on alcohol-free wines and beers to kick off your new year soberly.

The Home Page By Sarah Sinclair

A look at style trends for the new year.

Letters By Lulu Cooper, S.B.

As I walk my dog through the streets of Santa Barbara, I notice trees in the gardens, dripping with unpicked ripe fruit.

Business By Indy Staff

Google infringed on five Sonos patents, related to speaker technology and synchronizing audio.

Letters By Ray Kolbe, Carpinteria

I find the cognitive dissonance in “Good Riddance 2021” astounding.

Coronavirus News By Jean Yamamura

Santa Barbara County COVID-19 testing site is by appointment but the website is out of sync.

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann

Rich Lloyd is becoming a quick expert on the world of non-alcoholic beer.

Letters By Glen Mowrer, S.B.

The current hysteria over petty theft is not based on history or fact.

Letters By Ken Williams, S.B.

Your Omicron headline shouts the sky is falling.