Sinsemilla Science at Lompoc’s Merso Labs
A small but ambitious team is perfecting the high-tech tests required by cannabis industry.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Santa Barbara’s Apeel Raises $250 Million in New Financing
South Coast celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry support food preservation company.
How Santa Barbara County Wineries Are Enduring the Shutdown
Industry survey results show business is down, but not catastrophically for most.
Restaurant Reopening Reality Check
Santa Barbara restaurateurs and officials explore creative solutions to pandemic dining.
Bell’s Daisy Ryan Named ‘Best New Chef’ by ‘Food & Wine’ Magazine
The Santa Ynez Valley–raised Los Alamos restaurateur is using honor to boost pandemic response.
Cottonwood Canyon’s Library Sale
Buy old vintages from this historic Santa Maria Valley producer for just $144 a case.
Ready to Eat Out? Take Our Restaurant Survey
As Santa Barbara reopens, we’re wondering your thoughts on returning to restaurants.
Santa Barbara County’s Network of Nutrition
The multiagency response to the COVID-19 pandemic feeds the vulnerable, saves chefs, and protects the food chain.
Recent Wine and Spirits Industry COVID-19 Efforts
Here’s a roundup of fundraisers, wine donations, virtual tastings, and more.
Santa Barbara Law Firm Backs Your Restaurant Order
State Street’s May Firm is paying for $10,000 worth of food with $25 reimbursements.