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…
Santa Barbara County releases annual agricultural report, strawberries remain top crop
Santa Barbara County released its 2021 Agricultural Crop Report Monday morning. The annual summary showed a strong market for all crops, especially…
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Pac Biz Times Report: Local companies linked to James Webb Space Telescope
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In this week’s Pacific Coast Business Times, Julia Staley, a summer intern and Georgetown student from Thousand Oaks, wrote…
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Logistics essential with two weeks until Old Spanish Days and a new parade route
The Old Spanish Days Spirits will be making many appearances including on a new parade route August 3-5 in Santa Barbara. Business are getting…
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The wine industry is set to showcase its latest releases on the Santa Barbara waterfront
The California Wine Festival is set for a two-day event on the Santa Barbara waterfront for the first time since 2019. Winemakers and chefs will…
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Central Coast consumers give their advice on how to cope with inflation costs
The impact of inflation is being felt in many ways on the Central Coast and some residents are making new financial choices to make ends…
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Evolving look to downtown Santa Barbara brings fresh opportunities and events to business owners and visitors
First Thursday events are part of the festive activities to encourage the public to enjoy downtown Santa Barbara. Many more ideas to improve the…
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New housing development proposed at site of former Fallas store in Santa Maria
A mixed-used development is being proposed at the site of the former Fallas Discount Store in downtown Santa…
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A wave of festivals and gatherings including the Stearns Wharf 150th anniversary events fill the summer calendar
A Wharf Wednesday concert each month is part of the 150th anniversary of Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara. It’s one of many activities filling the…
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Summer season crowds work around Santa Claus Lane construction detour to get to shops and the beach
Highway 101 construction is impacting areas off the freeway including Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. There are detours but all businesses are…
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State Street promenade patios may soon have new design rules and costs in Santa Barbara
The State Street promenade may be getting new rules and businesses with patios could be charged a fee.
The pandemic relief plan is up for a…
New Summer Solstice parade route impacts street parking and Saturday Farmers’ Market
The Summer Solstice parade in Santa Barbara will be on Santa Barbara street for the first time this year. Traffic will be rerouted and parking will…
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Local decisions for Goleta to be determined on November 2022 ballot
Voters have important decisions to make for the upcoming election in Goleta.…
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Drought impacts boaters at Cachuma Lake
A drop in water levels and drought impacts on Lake Cachuma had crews extra busy Wednesday at the lake’s…
Continue ReadingTourist and hospitality workers see a strong return of visitors to the Central Coast this summer season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Those who have hospitality and tourist-serving jobs are expecting an active summer season ahead, with travelers who may have…
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Tipline Investigation: Hackers wipeout small business owner’s bank accounts
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation delves into the dark world of hackers and thieves. We all deal with passwords, two-factor authentication,…
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Highway 101 carpool lanes open Friday morning through Carpinteria
A stretch of newly built carpool lanes on Highway 101 through Carprinteria open at 5 a.m., before sunrise, Friday…
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