Business Matters Archives

Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County increases services for domestic violence survivors

July 19, 2023 8:40 am Patricia Martellotti

Victims of domestic violence are receiving more support from the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara…

Office space rental company adjusts services as remote work increases in Santa Barbara

July 17, 2023 9:02 am Patricia Martellotti

When four local entrepreneurs launched the coworking space Workzones in Santa Barbara just over a decade ago, the practice of working remotely was…

Businesses at El Centro Plaza seeking more foot traffic

July 7, 2023 9:59 am Patricia Martellotti

Owner Sarah Castejano of Sunkissed Pantry said she sees fewer customers coming to her store since Fresco closed their…

Magoo’s shoes is a perfect fit for 350 kids in Santa Barbara County

July 6, 2023 4:48 pm John Palminteri

The non-profit Magoo’s shoes has provided 350 kids in Santa Barbara County with new shoes from Deckers. Many of the kids were chosen through the…

Nurses honored following end of popular at-home “Welcome Every Baby” program in Santa Barbara

June 27, 2023 11:53 am Mina Wahab

Many moms have expressed their sadness that this program is ending, saying that it will leave a huge need in the community unfulfilled.…

ShelterBox USA: Stock the Box campaign in full swing

June 29, 2023 8:19 pm Patricia Martellotti

ShelterBox USA: Stock the Box campaign in full…

Criminal charges have been filed on illegal street vendors in Santa Barbara

June 28, 2023 1:06 pm John Palminteri

At a public meeting this week, an Assistant City Attorney said two criminal complaints for fire code violations have been filed and several others…

Santa Maria-based Hardy Diagnostics continues expansion

June 27, 2023 1:26 pm Keith Carls

Santa Maria-based Hardy Diagnostics has received approval from the City Planning Commission for new a building that will expand the company footprint…

Event organizers and local businesses share how summer solstice celebration was a huge win for Santa Barbara

June 26, 2023 11:52 am Mina Wahab

The annual summer solstice celebration drew tens of thousands of people to sunny Santa Barbara over the weekend.…

Long-planned hotel project set to begin construction in Grover Beach

June 26, 2023 11:51 am Dave Alley

A long-planned hotel project in Grover Beach, which is expected to boost tourism and additional revenue, is all set to begin construction within a…

Non-profit ‘Los Amigos de Guadalupe’ offers free Microenterprise program

June 22, 2023 12:04 pm Karen Cruz-Orduña

Qualifying Guadalupe residents can get a grant that helps them start a business or expand an existing…

City of San Luis Obispo seeks public input on 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan

June 20, 2023 6:06 pm Andrew Gillies

The City of San Luis Obispo is seeking public comment on its updated Economic Development Strategic Plan. The deadline to provide feedback is Monday,…