Staff Writer

Alex Ward

12 articles

Music

Retro Debut for Santa Barbara Power Pop Group.

Drink

The storied Central Coast inn rings in Bourbon Heritage Month.

Travel

A new wine country inn offers Santa Barbarans a staycation solution.

Music

A band made up of polymaths, artists, and surfers sings the praise of Goleta.

The Backyard Bistro reimagines date night in the back of a van.

By Alex Ward Mar 11

Visual Arts

Illustrator Andrew Leonard captures the urban side of Santa Barbara’s South County.

By Alex Ward Jan 27

Visual Arts

“The Last of Us Part II” reimagines Santa Barbara in the zombie apocalypse.

By Alex Ward Jul 27

I’m choosing to daydream about the future rather than languish in the now.

By Alex Ward Mar 23

Food

Restaurants around the region are dishing up deep discounts until March 6.

By Alex Ward Feb 24

Food

The Ritz-Carlton puts stamp on resort’s lobby lounge, hires new sommelier.

By Alex Ward Jan 29

Food

Funk Zone favorite throws Funk Fall Fest on November 16.

By Alex Ward Nov 11

Drink

Photojournalist documents rugged beauty in ‘Wine Country Santa Barbara County’ coffee table book.

By Alex Ward Sep 24