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Diplomats & Decanters
By Richard Mineards and Friends   |   May 11, 2026

By Lisa Duncan One half expected passports at the door as the Channel City Club toasted its 80th anniversary with an afternoon of international intrigue and impeccable hospitality at the University Club of Santa Barbara. Held in the University Club’s stately quarters, the anniversary fête paired festive elegance with intellectual gravitas in splendid style. The […]