FestForums Brings Festival Industry Leaders Back to Santa Barbara
Now in its ninth year, FestForums returns February 11-13 with more than 125 speakers, live performances, industry awards, and even adoptable puppies.
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City of Santa Barbara Gets Judge Off Lawsuit with Harbor Restaurant
Judge Colleen Sterne has been bumped from the Harbor Restaurant’s case, brought by John Thyne III and his partners, to “reform” their lease at the Stearns Wharf property.
Cantwell’s Makes a Comeback in Downtown Santa Barbara
Cantwell’s Market & Deli at the corner of Arrellaga and State streets is back in its former space following the Isla Vista Food Co-op’s decision to end its lease at the location.
Goleta’s Frinj Coffee Makes Global Debut
California’s coffee pioneer dusts off bankruptcy and lawsuits to enter first international auction in Dubai.
California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as Los Angeles Debates $30 an Hour
California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.
Municipal Winemakers Closing Funk Zone Tasting Room
A centerpiece of Santa Barbara’s waterfront wine scene is shifting attention to other locations.
Showdown Brewing Between City of Santa Barbara and Harbor Restaurant
Restaurant co-owner John Thyne III sues City Hall over “unconscionable” lease terms and is served with an eviction notice.
Ghirardelli’s Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop Stakes a Claim on State Street
The sweet new store’s soft launch is Saturday, December 20.
‘Grim,’ ‘Bleak,’ ‘Tough,’ and ‘Painful’: Santa Barbara Supervisors Looking at Serious Cuts
Over the next five years, the county government is looking at $66 million in cumulative budget shortfalls.
‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Rumblings Continue
Bankruptcy judge points out pitfalls of Wendy McCaw’s venue change request; the resurrected news outlet hires ‘Noozhawk’ reporter Josh Molina as new editor.
