Local coffee shop inspired by Dune books looks forward to new Dune movie
Dune Coffee Roasters is getting ready for the newest Dune movie to be released in…
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Local businesses see a Cinco de Mayo economic boost coming out of a slow winter
Cinco de Mayo expected to be a financial boost to Mexican businesses. It comes after a slow start to the year with wet and cold…
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How can you support small businesses on ‘National Small Business Week’?
It is important to support small businesses year-round but National Small Business Week reminds us to support our local entrepreneurs on the Central…
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Budget cut talks include all departments in Santa Barbara with a gloomy economic forecast ahead
Santa Barbara Police are actively recruiting while the city works on budget issues and funding. All departments are facing a tighter funding year…
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Parklet inspections begin just before fees are collected
Parklet inspections are underway in Santa Barbara before fees are charged starting this…
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Santa Barbara’s trial bike rental network rolling towards another three year agreement
The BCycle E-bikes have been in Santa Barbara for two years and the city wants them to stay another three years. An agreement will begin next…
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San Luis Obispo business owners represented California during National Small Business Week
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Local small business owners Jared Malapit, Erik Wright, and Karl Vaillancourt of Precision Construction Services met with…
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Parklet crash comes as fees are being charged for outside dining structures in Santa Barbara
The parklet in front of the Press Room bar in Santa Barbara was destroyed Saturday morning by an out of control driver. Beginning May 1, the…
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The Crafter’s Library hosts monthly “Queer Business Roundtable” to support local LGBTQIA Community
“The Crafters Library” owner Andrew Rawls says that being a queer business owner presents its own set of…
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Developer asking Santa Maria to annex Orcutt land for proposed mixed-use project speaks about the benefits of the plan
The developer of a proposed mixed-use project in Orcutt which needs annexation into the City of Santa Maria to be built, is looking to gain support…
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Earth Day weekend festival returns to Alameda Park in Santa Barbara
The Earth Day festival returns to Alameda Park this weekend. It will feature live music, educational booths and electric…
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Local advisors offer advice on financial uncertainties in Santa Barbara
Between rising interest rates, a shaky stock market, and recent bank failures some investors in Santa Barbara are…
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Local high school students make an impact at regional construction competition
Two local high school students won scholarships and one Santa Maria High School student won Construction Manager of the Year at The Southern…
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Fees for parklets and long range plans still unresolved in Santa Barbara’s downtown promenade
Some Santa Barbara parklets have gone away or shrunk because of future fee plans. City leaders are unresolved on charging…
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High school student hosts Pet Food Drive for C.A.R.E.4Paws in Santa Barbara
A high school student is hosting a pet food drive at her former elementary school Vieja Valley for…
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Local leaders hear, solutions to regional problems comes with collaboration
The State of the City meeting and luncheon brought up many similar issues in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta. Collaboration on solutions is a…
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Orcutt residents pushing back against potential Santa Maria annexation of land planned for new development
An organized effort is underway in Orcutt to oppose potential annexation of land by the City of Santa Maria that would be used for new commercial and…
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Strawberry stands beginning to open up around the Santa Maria Valley
Strawberry stands are beginning to open up around the Santa Maria Valley, signaling the long-delayed strawberry season is finally beginning to ramp…
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Santa Maria teens explore employment opportunities at job fair
The City of Santa Maria is holding a Teen Job and Resource Fair on Thursday afternoon at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth…
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Federal program offers new parenting service in Santa Barbara County
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a local organization is bringing awareness to a new parenting…
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