Santa Barbara Moves to Close Restaurants, Tasting Rooms
City Council shuts down establishments in response to COVID-19.
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Santa Barbara Farmers’ Markets to Stay Open
Customers can still buy fresh produce and more six days a week.
Cannabis Sales Surge under COVID-19
The Farmacy’s owner says retail is ‘way up’ with a ‘big uptick in delivery.’
County Health Wants Alcohol Establishments Closed
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department emphasizes the state’s Tuesday order.
How to Drink: A Classical Guide to the Art of Imbibing
A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic.
Handcrafted Urns for Your Loved One’s Cremains
Santa Barbara ceramicists Michael and Christine Adcock make art for the afterlife.
Santa Barbara Public Market Closes Temporarily
The market’s 10 establishments have shut down to slow coronavirus spread.
Acme Restaurants to Close Temporarily
Owner Sherry Villanueva hopes closure of The Lark, Loquita, and other establishments will help slow COVID-19 spread.
Santa Barbara Restaurant and Bar Owners React to Pandemic
Businesses struggle as people encouraged to stay at home to stop coronavirus spread.
Kate Manser Chooses Life
When a series of friends suddenly passed away far too soon — including Mallory Dies, who was run over while walking on
