Supervisors Allow Santa Barbara Wine BID to Move Forward
The county’s unanimous vote means cities decide next, with a January decision to follow.
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Winemaker Kris Curran Dies
The renowned, trailblazing Santa Barbara County winemaker succumbed to cancer on December 11.
Big Things Are Happening in Downtown Carpinteria
Story poles go up for Surfliner Inn; The Palms restaurant is approved; and Linden Square is set to open in 2025.
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.
Carpinteria Mainstay Robitaille’s Fine Candies to Close in December 2024
The family business, known for its “inauguration mints,” announced plans to close after 36 years.
Santa Barbara’s Soul Bites Stays Open
The soul food restaurant and event space on lower State Street announced it raised about a third of its $30,000 goal, helping it find a workable solution going forward.
Laetitia Winery Bought by Longtime Winemaker
Eric Hickey partners in a deal to restore the historic Arroyo Grande winery alongside 101 to popular acclaim.
Santa Barbara’s Soul Bites Looks to Raise $30,000 by Monday to Stay Open
The soul food restaurant and community space on lower State Street is facing closure after a summer of slow sales. Co-owner Stirling Nix-Bradley said they will meet with the business’s landlords on Monday.
Arnoldi’s Back in Business Under New Owner
Sara Skrinski, daughter of late owner David Peri, reopens one of Santa Barbara’s oldest restaurants.
Derf’s Café, Santa Barbara Staple for 47 Years, Closing Its Doors This Week
The Nugget restaurant chain is in talks to take over the soon-to-be-vacated corner of De la Vina and Mission streets, says Derf’s owner Kent Storey.
