Santa Barbara City Council denies appeal of westside Neighborhood Clinic expansion
Parking is no longer a roadblock for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic’s expansion…
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State of Vandenberg Space Force Base called ‘bright and busy’ during annual address
The future for Vandenberg Space Force Base was called “bright and busy” during an annual luncheon co-hosted Wednesday by the Santa Maria Valley and…
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Local high school students to address cannabis dispensary proposal during Solvang City Council Meeting
A group of students in Santa Ynez Valley are planning to share their thoughts about a dispensary proposal during Monday’s Solvang City Council…
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Habitat for Humanity repairing rooftops for low-income families ahead of weekend storm in Santa Barbara
The Habitat for Humanity of Santa Barbara is sending volunteers to help repair dozens of low-income homes ahead of this weekend’s projected…
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Santa Maria City Council approves plan to remodel old Fallas department store into apartment building
The Santa Maria City Council is set to vote tonight on a proposal to remodel the former Fallas/Mervyn’s department store into a potentially…
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Marine animals at risk from ripped out lobster traps on the Santa Barbara County Coast
Lobster traps used in offshore waters have been ripped out by winter storms and now pose a threat to marine life. A cleanup effort is…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County projects surge in demand as CalFresh benefits end
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is projecting demands for services to skyrocket this…
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Local organization launches Water Payment Assistance Program in Santa Barbara County
A local organization is launching a new Water Payment Assistance Program in Santa Barbara County this…
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Pascucci thanks customers with meal deals for the 30 year anniversary celebration over the next two weeks
Celebrating 30 years in business, Pascucci is offering 30 meal deals for two weeks. Owner Laura Knight says that includes both dinner and lunch menu…
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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens in Solvang
SOLVANG, Calif.– A Disaster Loan Outreach Center opens at the Solvang Superior Court to assist small business owners apply and access disaster…
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The ‘big chill’ to start 2023 has frozen out many dining areas without covers and heaters
Wet, cold and windy weather has been freezing out customers who enjoy outside dining. Sunny days will be an economic booster for the Central…
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Storm hits horseback riding center in Santa Ynez Valley
The storm flooded the Santa Ynez Valley Horse and Pony Rides facility in…
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Disaster loan outreach center opens in Orcutt
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center this morning in…
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World’s largest birds flock together during rainstorm at Ostrichland USA
The heavy rainstorm across Santa Barbara County not only impacted humans, but also animals. This includes all the big birds over at Ostrichland USA…
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Eastside Business Owners organize community mixer for Monday night
Merchants along the Milpas Street corridor organized a Monday mixer for business owners, City leaders and, the Santa Barbara Police Department in an…
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Heavy rainfall closes stores, restaurants and wineries across Santa Ynez Valley
Heavy rainfall affecting hotels, restaurants and wineries across Santa Ynez…
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Orcutt businesses concerned about the upcoming rainstorm
Orcutt businesses are concerned about the upcoming rainstorm after the January storms destroyed a local businesses roof.…
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The Funk Zone gets ready to roll on Fat Tuesday
Businesses at the Funk Zone are getting ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in style as part of Fat…
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Small Business Administration to open disaster loan outreach center in San Luis Obispo
A Small Business Administration disaster loan outreach center will open Feb. 18 at the San Luis Obispo Library at 995 Palm St. in San Luis Obispo.…
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Dave’s Drip House opens new ice cream spot during the coldest time of the year
Dave’s Drip House is now offering funnel cakes, homemake ice cream sandwiches, and cereal swirl ice cream creations at its location near Goleta. The…
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