The Beach Glass
The best wine gadget of the year?
Author: Matt Kettmann
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.
State Lands Approves Ellwood Oil Well
Vote sets stage for battle — or collaboration? — between Venoco and City of Goleta.
Goleta Moves to Shut Down Venoco’s Oil Plant
City council calls hearing to shutter Ellwood Onshore Facility with State Lands vote looming.
Goleta May Shut Down Venoco Facility
City council eyes ordinance to shutter Ellwood Onshore Facility with State Lands vote looming.
Feds Now Reviewing Sta. Rita Hills Expansion
There is much angst over proposal to shift border of popular Santa Barbara wine-growing appellation to the east.
