EXCLUSIVE: Single mother trying to save animal farm during drought, excessive heat and record inflation
EXCLUSIVE: Single mother trying to save animal farm business during drought, excessive heat and record…
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The hot weather pattern can heat up some businesses that thrive when temps climb
Business such as SB Sweets in the Paseo Nuevo Mall expect to see a boost from the current heat wave. Customers are looking for chilling shakes, ice…
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Last summer season three-day weekend expected to be packed with travelers on the Central Coast
The busiest part of this summer’s season may still be…
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New signs help with shared space issues on the State St. promenade
New safety signs are now up in downtown Santa Barbara. It is a shared space between pedestrians and vehicles other than…
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Inflation eases as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer prices were up 6.3% in July from a year earlier after posting an annual increase of 6.8% in…
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After 34 years, locally owned Fashion Eyes closes next month in downtown Santa Barbara
The Fashion Eyes store in downtown Santa Barbara, locally owned, is closing after more than three decades. The owners say many of their regular…
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Meals programs for seniors and the disabled look for stable funding
A survey of meal needs for vulnerable seniors and the disabled will be taking place in Santa Barbara County. That could result in more financial…
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U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal visits local pharmacy in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. – Customers have been coming to the San Ysidro Pharmacy in Montecito for more than half a century. “This pharmacy is very…
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Job fair set to help ease school bus driver shortage
To respond to a school bus driver shortage in the area a job fair is set for this Friday in Goleta. Pay begins at…
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Hilton Beachfront Resort plans 80-room expansion on the Santa Barbara waterfront
The Hilton Beachfront resort in Santa Barbara is planning an 80-room expansion in with a fire pit, lounge, bar and adult swimming…
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Santa Maria City Council to discuss proposed five-story mixed-use development next to Town Center mall
The Santa Maria City Council is set to discuss on Tuesday night a proposed five-story mixed-use development that is planned next to the Santa Maria…
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Axe club business sharpens new look to downtown Santa Barbara
The State Street Axe club has opened in the 400 block. The first of its kind in Santa Barbara. It will be open seven days a…
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Nipomo residents gathering signatures in effort to stop proposed Dana Reserve development
A petition has been created in Nipomo in an effort to help stop the proposed Dana Reserve project, a large-scale development that would include…
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The party’s over, but the Fiesta cleaning in Santa Barbara will take daysÂ
An aggressive power washing schedule is underway following Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. The focus is to remove confetti and trash where…
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Santa Barbara will hear new alert tones from police cars in an emergency
A new high – low siren system will be used from police cars for emergencies in Santa Barbara. Resident should then go to government or media sites…
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South County Chambers of Commerce announces new CEO
The South County Chambers of Commerce, which serves South San Luis Obispo County, has named Kathy McCorry as its new Chief Executive…
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Old Spanish Days goes all out to help the public access the Fiesta parade route along the waterfront
Santa Barbara’s 98th Fiesta parade will be on Cabrillo Blvd. August 5. this year the route will not include State…
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Protesters hold ‘Don’t Tax the Sun’ rally at PG&E building in San Luis Obispo
A group of climate activists held a “Don’t Tax the Sun” rally Tuesday morning in front of a PG&E building in San Luis Obispo to protest proposed…
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New book shows Montecito mansions once were a featured backdrop to many motion pictures
A look back in time shows Montecito mansions were often featured in the early days of film. Author Betsy J. Green researched this aspect of the movie…
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Santa Barbara’s Fiesta could be a needed financial boost for small businesses such as vintage clothing and antique stores
The Vintage Fox and The Story stores are among those ready to help customers with home decorations and Fiesta attire.
This will help customers…