Vintners Fight Over Terroir-itory
Blair Pence’s proposal to expand the Sta. Rita Hills appellation angers neighbors.
Recent Stories
Sea Urchin Commission to Sue Federal Government
On March 27, the California Sea Urchin Commission announced plans to sue the federal government over the recent decision by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to end the quarter-century-old “no otter zone” south of Point Conception.
Coastal Commission to Fine Bacara
Resort paying $575,000 for developing the blufftop into a wedding venue; must return to former state.
Jaffurs Paired with Wine Cask
A course-by-course examination of Saturday’s winemaker dinner.
Ocean Meadows Golf Course Closes
Ocean Meadows Golf Course officially closed for good last week, as the longtime owner officially received a $7 million offer for about 63 acres of land in a conservation deal spearheaded by the Trust for Public Land.
Gentrification Refugees or Success Story?
S.B. Dance Arts leaves fringe of Funk Zone for new digs on East Cota Street.
Vintner’s Mysterious Death Ruled a Suicide
Christopher Marks was found with a single gunshot wound to the head on beach in September 2012.
De-prioritzing Old Town Goleta?
In split vote, city council doesn’t form Old Town committee; puts it under existing committee instead.
Rails from the Crypt
Santa Barbara Mission opens two-century-old burial chamber for repair work.
Coastal Drilling Good for Goleta?
No clear answers yet in Venoco’s plans to restart well.
