Discover BBQ lingo in California that can confuse outsiders, but locals understand every word and take their smoked meats ...

Barbecue comes in all shapes and sizes, focusing on different animals and coming from different origins. The Carolinas and Texas BBQ lovers will fly their flag show their allegiance, but on recent ...

California's Central Coast is throwing down the gauntlet this May, positioning Santa Maria Valley as the undisputed home of West Coast barbecue. As National Barbecue Month heats up, Santa Maria isn’t ...

Some regional barbecues frequently take center stage, pushing other styles undeservedly out of the way. But this underrated ...

Barbecue is pretty serious business for those in the know. There are a myriad of different techniques, ingredients, and sauces involved, each unique to its region or founder. Ali and Matt Clark hail ...

There’s no better place to swirl a glass of Pinot Noir and dive into a delicious cut of rib eye steak roasted over a red oak fire than the Santa Maria Valley. The region prides itself on its ...

Crystal Bermudez is your community news reporter covering northern Santa Barbara County, including the Santa Maria, Lompoc and Santa Ynez valleys. The smell of red oak smoke and sizzling meat will ...

California's BBQ scene has changed a lot over the years. Some amazing dishes that once made mouths water have quietly ...

Santa Maria attorney Michael B. Clayton hosted his 23rd annual barbecue for veterans and military families Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Maria. The event included a parade lead ...

Decode the California BBQ phrases that confuse newcomers but make perfect sense to locals who live the West Coast grill life.