Business Matters Archives

A week before the big shopping wave, shipping early is suggested

November 19, 2024 10:44 am John Palminteri

UPS says the shipping schedule will be tighter this year. Small and large counters are expected to be busier prior to…

Long-planned Dana Reserve project in Nipomo receives final approval from SLO County commission

November 14, 2024 4:26 pm Dave Alley

The long-planned and much-discussed Dana Reserve project for Nipomo moved a major step forward by earning its final San Luis Obispo County government…

Unity Shoppe consolidating two stores into one with Art Essentials moving on to State Street

November 13, 2024 3:36 pm John Palminteri

The Unity Shoppe Thrift stores will be consolidated from two locations into one in Santa Barbara. A sale with discounts of 75 percent is…

Falcon 9 launch followed by a loud sonic boom from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday Night

November 6, 2024 1:54 pm Andrew Gillies

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 launch carrying 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday…

National Semiconductor Technology Center to be established in Sunnyvale, California

November 4, 2024 5:13 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C.– On Friday, the Department of Commerce announced that the official headquarters of the National Semiconductor Technology Center, a…

Witches fly in for their annual lunch in downtown Santa Barbara

November 1, 2024 11:36 am John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With stacked brooms off to the side, the annual witches lunch filled many tables at Anderson’s restaurant and bakery on…

Halloween business area trick-or-treating brings out hundreds of kids and parents in costumes

November 1, 2024 11:29 am John Palminteri

Many businesses held trick or treat events before sunset on Halloween. Family friendly locations included Coast Village Road as it was converted to…

Airline workers demonstrate at SLO Airport for increased pay and safer working conditions from American Airlines subsidiary

October 28, 2024 12:25 pm Dave Alley

A group of union members who work for a subsidiary of American Airlines are demonstrating Monday at San Luis Obispo County Regional…

Westerlay Orchids raises money for Carpinteria schools through flower and gift shop sales

October 23, 2024 5:06 pm John Palminteri

Westerlay Orchids is donating 100 percent of its gift shop sales to Carpinteria schools through October 26th. The funds go to the Carpinteria…

Prices at artisan pop-up store not rising this holiday season in Santa Barbara

October 21, 2024 10:30 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you’re looking to save money during the holiday season, there’s one store that’s attracting customers ahead of the…

Santa Barbara entrepreneur “yearns” for mental wellness with yarn creations

October 17, 2024 6:47 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sarina Carbajal is a fiber artist who makes what she calls “emotional support animals and vegetables.” Each crochet…

Lane Farms celebrates 50 years of service in Santa Barbara

October 11, 2024 10:37 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Whether you’re a kid pumping up water, or a mom taking that perfect picture of her baby, or bracing for a hayride, for…

SpaceX files federal lawsuit against California Coastal Commission’s decision to limit Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

October 16, 2024 2:27 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – SpaceX has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the California Coastal Commission alleging political discrimination and…

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History highlights endangered birds

October 16, 2024 7:10 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The community enjoyed an opportunity to learn more about endangered birds at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. In…

Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival

October 15, 2024 5:18 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…

‘World of Magic’ forecasts skeleTON of foot traffic, shares Halloween trends

October 14, 2024 5:04 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Halloween shopping is picking up at World of Magic, which is a real treat for store owner Erin Foley, especially during a…

Santa Barbara County Supervisors working to protect senior-only mobile home parks from potential conversion to include all-ages

October 9, 2024 5:43 pm Dave Alley

Santa Barbara County Supervisors are working to help protect seniors-only mobile home parks located within the county jurisdiction from being able to…