Goleta’s Frinj Coffee Makes Global Debut Drink By Matt Kettmann California’s coffee pioneer dusts off bankruptcy and lawsuits to enter first international auction in Dubai.
California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour Business By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
Municipal Winemakers Closing Funk Zone Tasting Room Drink By Matt Kettmann A centerpiece of Santa Barbara’s waterfront wine scene is shifting attention to other locations.
‘Grim,’ ‘Bleak,’ ‘Tough,’ and ‘Painful’: Santa Barbara Supervisors Looking at Serious Cuts Business By Nick Welsh
Let the Games Begin (Again): Game Seeker Gets New Life on State Street After Closing Its Doors in Spring Business By Callie Fausey
SBA to ATL No More: Delta Cancels Direct Flights Between Santa Barbara and Atlanta Transportation By Ella Heydenfeldt