Botanic Garden Plan Steps Closer to Reality
County Planning Commission conceptually approves project with changes; next hearing on September 16.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Make Way for Monterey
Great tasting awaits in Monterey County’s wine country.
Tourism Tax to Help Hotels?
Santa Barbara Convention and Visitors Bureau wants new fee to bolster marketing.
Parking Woes on Foothill Road
Residents worry about losing longtime spots during safety upgrade project.
Stargaze on the Sunset Strip
A night at the Mondrian takes you to Planet West Hollywood.
Rebirth of the Wine Cask
Former owner Doug Margerum teams with Mitchell Sjerven to re-open restaurant and tasting room.
Landmarks Panel Rebukes Botanic Garden Changes
County’s Historic Landmark Advisory Commission sends strong letter to Planning Commission.
La Brea Burning Big
The Santa Barbara backcountry is yet again ablaze as the La Brea Fire continues to torch the deepest reaches of Los Padres National Forest, with sky-high smoke clouds visible for miles and nearly 25,724 acres consumed as of press time.
Vodka from Stem Cells?
Santa Barbara nano-scientist invents the perfect liquor.
Botanic Garden Plan Presented to County
Planning Commission hears from Garden officials and public over controversial development.
