Businesses look for post-Christmas sales to boost their finish to 2024
Stores keep sale prices in the forefront to close out 2024 strong. Many need every sale to make ends…
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Government funding shortages could slow down airport travelers over the holidays
Travelers are not impacted at the Santa Barbara airport by any government issues with funding going on in Washington this week. There could be an…
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Letters to the Grinch could win a child a year of Mr. Softee ice cream
Kids are being asked to write letters to the Grinch this holiday season to change his mood. The winner will get Mr. Softee for a…
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Train crossing confusion in Santa Barbara may be linked to criminal activity
A broken train crossing arm system recently may be linked to a crime. The delays for a repair technician took…
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New video created to promote safe and secure shopping environment at Santa Maria Town Center mall
A new public service announcement video has been created by multiple partners to help assure there is a safe and secure environment for visitors to…
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30th anniversary of Kids Health Day celebrated with free glasses to 100 children in Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory has celebrated its annual Kids Health Day with free glasses. 100 children were able to get a check up as…
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Solvang is ready for its close-up
SOLVANG, Calif. – Business is booming in Solvang and not just because of Julefest or the Hans Christian Anderson Museum – because Hollywood…
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Just over two weeks before Christmas, shoppers still carefully calculating their purchases
Shoppers are out but so far this holiday season they are careful with their spending plans. Some are waiting for more deals from retailers as they…
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Surfliner Inn story poles up in Carpinteria train station parking lot prior to crucial meeting
Story poles are up for the proposed Surfliner Inn in Carpnteria. A hearing at the Architectural Board of Review is set for Dec.…
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Election results are certified and changes are coming to many Central Coast cities
Election ballots have been counted and certified from the November 5th vote. The turnout in Santa Barbara County was just under 80…
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’12 Days of Gifting’ promotion helping ring up holiday sales at Santa Maria Town Center mall
An annual promotion has returned to the Santa Maria Town Center mall that is aimed at helping ring up holiday…
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Illegal food vendors are now a county-wide concern with Santa Barbara leaders asking for a united enforcement plan
Unlicensed food vendors have become a concern throughout Santa Barbara County.
Multiple agencies have been contacted by local and licensed businesses…
Local store owners say in-person holiday shopping brings a connection you don’t get with a click online
Local businesses are stepping up personal attention for holiday shoppers. They are providing product expertise and suggestions not found on…
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A week before the big shopping wave, shipping early is suggested
UPS says the shipping schedule will be tighter this year. Small and large counters are expected to be busier prior to…
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Long-planned Dana Reserve project in Nipomo receives final approval from SLO County commission
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…
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Unity Shoppe consolidating two stores into one with Art Essentials moving on to State Street
The Unity Shoppe Thrift stores will be consolidated from two locations into one in Santa Barbara. A sale with discounts of 75 percent is…
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Falcon 9 launch followed by a loud sonic boom from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday Night
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 launch carrying 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday…
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National Semiconductor Technology Center to be established in Sunnyvale, California
WASHINGTON D.C.– On Friday, the Department of Commerce announced that the official headquarters of the National Semiconductor Technology Center, a…
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Witches fly in for their annual lunch in downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With stacked brooms off to the side, the annual witches lunch filled many tables at Anderson’s restaurant and bakery on…
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Halloween business area trick-or-treating brings out hundreds of kids and parents in costumes
Many businesses held trick or treat events before sunset on Halloween. Family friendly locations included Coast Village Road as it was converted to…
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