Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Caused Frinj Founders’ Deaths
Well-known Goleta farmers and California coffee-growing pioneers Jay and Kristen died from accidental leak of toxic gas.
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Goleta Farming Visionaries Jay and Kristen Ruskey Die in ‘Tragic Accident’
The owners of Good Land Organics and founders of Frinj Coffee pioneered California’s coffee-growing movement; they leave behind three children.
Funk Zone Pioneer Christian Garvin Dies
The vintner who brought the first crowds to Santa Barbara’s now buzzing waterfront neighborhood died in St. Croix at age 51.
Winemaker Kris Curran Dies
The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.
Crushcakes & Café Offers Up Its Café As a Post-Election Safe Space in Santa Barbara, Sparking Online Controversy
The Santa Barbara café faced threats and hateful messages online following their Instagram post that expressed disappointment and fear after Trump’s re-election.
Vineyard Manager John Belfy Dies
He founded Buona Terra Farming in 1997, and planted and managed wine grapes across Santa Barbara County for 40 years.
Wellness Entrepreneur Patricia Bragg Dies at Age 94
Manufactured and promoted food products bear the family name.
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Co-Founder Michael Benedict Has Died
The renowned botanist and vineyard pioneer changed Santa Barbara County’s wine industry.
Los Olivos Kicks Off Summer with Fine Jazz and Good Eats
The Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival is coming this June.
Zaca Mesa Winery Co-Founder Dies
John C. Cushman III established the historic Santa Barbara County vineyard and brand in 1973.
