Louise Smith, who has called Solvang home since 2009, was recently appointed to fill the District 3 seat after David Brown ...

Much like bourbon, the wine industry is soaked in stereotypes, long fraught with pinky-raised preconceptions and a perceived ...

Tucked away in Santa Maria Valley, Wine Stone Inn might just be the best-kept secret on California’s Central Coast. This ...

The Lompoc City Council, in a special 1.5-hour meeting on Friday, did an about-face and voted 3-0 to approve the city’s ...

In a decisive move aimed to support the local wine industry, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday granted ...

The Denmarkification campaign pokes fun at Trump’s famous slogan — and his repeated calls to expand America’s territory — as ...

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m excited to announce Noozhawk’s new Senior Life section, a guide for “living well and aging wisely.” I don’t know why we didn’t ...

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After years of effort and a circuitous route that included seeking the approval of vintners countywide, eight city councils ...

A lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” comes in response to President ...

Central Coast! After a week of much-needed rain, we’re in for some fantastic weather just in time to get out and enjoy the ...

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