Searching for 200-Year Storms
Scientists are analyzing Santa Barbara lakes for evidence of great floods and massive landslides.
Recent Stories
Eight Wines Paired with Backyard Mesa BBQ
The latest office tasting features South African sauv blanc, various pinot noirs, and even a rare white pinot.
Provenance for Sale
Up close with some of the rare species being offered up during Lotusland’s September 8 plant auction.
Long, Wild Car Chase Ends at Chumash Casino
Tuesday night pursuit goes from Carpinteria to Santa Ynez, with race through downtown Santa Barbara and over Highway 154.
Our BBQ Champ Teams with Margerum
Argentinean architect Rodrigo Gimenez ditches drafting table for grill to cook for open house.
Into the Wine & Fire
A report and photos from Saturday’s celebration of the Sta. Rita Hills.
What’s the Future of Wine Country?
About 200 people attended public hearing that officially begins the county’s winery ordinance update.
Goleta’s First Uncontested Council Race
Ed Easton and Jim Farr are running for two seats, but write-ins still possible.
Sea Otter Numbers Up
But advocates say not high enough to end worries about future of threatened marine mammal species.
Sta. Rita Hills Realized
Tasting with the owner of Kessler-Haak Vineyard and Wines in anticipation of this weekend’s Wine & Fire event.
