- The Santa Barbara Independent

Business By Matt Kettmann | Wed Sep 02, 2026 | 10:50am

How’s the One Percent Wine Fee Working for Santa Barbara Wineries?

The Vintners Association delivered its first annual report on the new fundraising program to the county Board of Supervisors.

Drink By Tiana Molony | Fri Aug 14, 2026 | 10:13am

At Koehler Winery’s Dogs on the Lawn event, Nose of Justice invited pups to sample their own treats while raising money for Santa Barbara Humane.

Drink By Anya McCue | Wed Jul 15, 2026 | 1:30pm

Comedy benefit show at La Lieff Winery features animal adoptions and stand-up.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Tue Jul 14, 2026 | 3:27pm

Artist-turned-winemaker Ashkahn Shahparnia is now selling his natural wines and fine stationery in Los Olivos.

Drink By Tiana Molony | Tue Jul 07, 2026 | 12:27pm

The Speakeasy at San Ysidro Ranch earns a place among the world’s best hotel bars in the 2026 ‘Forbes’ Travel Guide Star Awards.

Drink By Meaghan Clark Tiernan | Fri Jun 12, 2026 | 1:31pm

Grassini Gives Back announces 15th season of charitable giving with the goal to raise $50,000 for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Drink By Hana-Lee Sedgwick | Thu May 14, 2026 | 9:30am

The annual Peace of Mind fundraising walk benefitting One Mind and Mental Wellness Center returns on May 31.

Drink By Matt Kettmann | Wed May 06, 2026 | 3:56pm

There are bigger city vibes at this new downtown hotel, which would be the perfect headquarters for your next long wine country weekend.

Food & Drink By Leslie Dinaberg | Mon Mar 30, 2026 | 11:47am

Barista bragging rights go to Robert Bertha.

Community By Richelle Boyd | Fri Mar 20, 2026 | 1:17pm

The first event of its kind on the Central Coast is at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on March 28.