Rescuing California’s Hellish 2020 Wine Vintage
Did Santa Barbara’s smoke-free grapes save the state? Or did the state save us?
Recent Stories
Wishbone Wellbeing’s Bone Broth Warms Body and Soul
Isa Bourbon and Lena Philkill amplify nutrition and knowledge with savory soups.
R-Zero’s UVC Lamp Fights COVID in Restaurants, Classrooms, and Beyond
Santa Barbara is home to both the mastermind and early adopters of new technology.
Downtown Business Spotlight: Dinner & Dessert
Join Matt Kettmann in conversation with David Lee (Creamistry) and Nuri Monahan (Intermezzo / Wine Cask).
Envisioning an Inn on Santa Rosa Island
The Channel Islands National Park is now seeking hospitality ideas for this remote isle.
Pastry Chef at Ritz-Carlton Bacara Enters ‘Candy Land’ Cooking Contest
Jordan Pilarski, a sugar artist and Goleta resident, stars in a new TV show.
Robert Gerson Pens ‘Life: part-time’
The Santa Ynez Valley author talks about his debut novel.
Santa Barbara County’s Wine BID Abandoned
Citing community division and the threat of lawsuit, the Vintners Association withdraws 1 percent fee proposal.
Ambitious Ideas for Zaca Creek
A family is developing the historic Buellton property into restaurants and multifaceted event space.
Lompoc City Council Opts Out of Wine BID
It’s the first official blow for the plan to fund wine country marketing.
