Deadly dive boat fire shakes Central Coast boating industry
By Marissa Nall / Friday, September 6th, 2019 / middle, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Deadly dive boat fire shakes Central Coast boating industry

The Central Coast’s dive boat industry is likely to feel pressure as investigators try to figure out what caused the blaze that killed 34 people when the Conception burst into flames early on Labor Day near Santa Cruz Island. Divers and first responders had recovered the bodies of 33 victims at press time, with one Read More →
Presqu’ile winery has one of top 10 tasting rooms in U.S.
By Staff Report / Friday, August 23rd, 2019 / Central Coast, Destinations, Latest news, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Presqu’ile winery has one of top 10 tasting rooms in U.S.

Presqu’ile, a winery in the hills of Santa Maria, announced Aug. 23 that for the second year in a row it was honored by USA Today’s 2019 National Readers Poll of the top 10 Best Tasting Rooms in the U.S. Presqu’ile is the only winery on the list from Santa Barbara County, a region with more than 200 wineries and tasting rooms. “It’s always Read More →
Santa Barbara County vineyards celebrate anniversaries
By Staff Report / Friday, August 9th, 2019 / Destinations, Latest news, South Coast, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County vineyards celebrate anniversaries

Sunstone Vineyards & Winery is celebrating 25 years since the 1994 opening of its tasting room. It is one of the first organic vineyard estates in Santa Barbara County and will host a “Wine & Swine” reception at the Sunstone Estate from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 17. The reception will feature a pig roast, live ’90s Read More →

DA sues company over claims that product protects homes from fires
By Veronica Graff / Monday, August 5th, 2019 / Latest news, Law & Goverment, South Coast / Comments Off on DA sues company over claims that product protects homes from fires

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Last chance for ExxonMobil to get oil to market
By Marissa Nall / Friday, July 26th, 2019 / Central Coast, Energy, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Last chance for ExxonMobil to get oil to market

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Montecito Creek Water Co. to pay $20K in fines over Hot Springs Creek
By Staff Report / Thursday, July 18th, 2019 / Latest news, Law & Goverment / Comments Off on Montecito Creek Water Co. to pay $20K in fines over Hot Springs Creek

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Santa Barbara County vintners seek more money for marketing
By Veronica Graff / Friday, July 5th, 2019 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, left, Real Estate, Small Business, South Coast, Tourism, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Santa Barbara County vintners seek more money for marketing

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