Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Remodel Approved
City Planning Commission approves scaled back renovation unanimously following six-hour hearing.
Recent Stories
Shackled to Cast Iron
How pan searing and oven roasting overcame my grilling instincts.
Pouring Pinot and Iconoclasm at Hilliard Bruce
An eye-opening tour of John Hilliard and Christine Bruce’s Sta. Rita Hills vineyard and new winery.
Climate Change Crusaders Kids Will Love
UCSB Bren School’s Owen Liu writes science mystery novel for middle schoolers.
The Beach Glass
The best wine gadget of the year?
Jamie Slone Brings Classic Santa Barbara Back to Wine Tasting
Former racecar driver’s El Paseo tasting room reflects regional architecture and history.
By Matt Kettmann
The Interview to Screen in Santa Barbara
UPDATED: Metropolitan Theatres to show comedy about assassinating North Korean dictator.
UCSB Professor Examines Sony Hack
Giovanni Vigna talks about why North Korea is likely innocent and why digital privacy doesn’t exist.
Branding the Presidio Neighborhood
Hugh Margerum’s campaign to connect restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, and wine in old Santa Barbara.
The Miracles and Misery of Mt. Carmel
How the failed dreams of cloistered nuns gave birth to Santa Barbara wine country.
