Richard Sanford Ditches Debt
The legendary Santa Barbara vintner partners with investor Bob Zorich to emerge from bankruptcy and save Alma Rosa Winery.
Author: Matt Kettmann
New Publisher for The Independent
Former News-Press publisher Joseph Cole appointed after four-year-old ownership lawsuit concludes.
Wine: Sanford Comes Downtown
The Santa Rosa Road-based winery opens a tasting room in La Arcada.
Bacara Welcomes Sommelier Fred Dame
The Goleta resort is hosting a series of exclusive wine dinners.
40 Years of Protecting Rare Critters
UCSB Professor Peter Alagona’s book examines four decades of the Endangered Species Act.
What’s Cooking — or Not — in 2014
Here are some New Year’s resolutions and predictions from top Santa Barbara chefs and restaurateurs.
Narrow Gate “Dunamis”
Review of Narrow Gate Vineyards “Dunamis” 2008.
Bilingual Books for Kids
Sonia Colasse teaches English, Italian, and French in her The Adventures of Enzo series.
Challenging Times for Chad Relief Foundation
The Santa Barbara-based nonprofit is dealing with the Central African Republic’s increasing crisis.
Ommegang Adoration
Review of Ommegang Adoration Dark Winter Ale.
