Popular State Street promenade will be getting trimmed up to help first responders
The State Street Promenade is going through some changes in the first part of 2022 to make room for emergency responders. Many businesses will have…
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New Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse takes office with a call for a clean, secure and vibrant city
New Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse wants a clean, secure and well lit city. He took his oath on the steps of City…
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Fire and police say response times will be impacted if another block of State Street is closed
Another block closure in downtown Santa Barbara could impact police and fire response times. Both departments are against shutting down the stretch…
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Recommendations expected soon on the State Street promenade look going forward
The downtown Santa Barbara Promenade has been popular but its design features are still being…
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Santa Barbara Public Market sold
The sale is estimated to be about $10 million.…
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City of Goleta temporarily limits in-person services
Due to a recent spike in local COVID-19 cases, Goleta set limitations on in-person services to go into effect…
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Rush to get home COVID kits has early risers waiting at store doors
The rush for COVID home kits has customers showing up early in the morning at area stores. In some cases, supplies are sold out in…
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Dredge arrives in Santa Barbara harbor to clear sand at shallow entrance
The Santa Barbara harbor will be protected from clogging with the arrival of a dredge to move out tons of sand at the entrance. The work takes place…
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Australian Walkabout opens Saturday at the Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Australian Walkabout at the Santa Barbara Zoo opens this weekend in what used to be the old elephant exhibit.   The…
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Local businesses prepare for California’s minimum wage increase
Local businesses prepare for California’s minimum wage…
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After Christmas sales give customers another price break and retailers another chance to finish 2021 strong
After Christmas sales could be a big retail boost to the end of 2021. Customers will benefit…
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Santa Maria City Council to discuss zoning changes for proposed housing development at Hi-Way Drive-in site
Santa Maria City Council will discuss zoning changes tonight for the proposed housing development at the site of Hi-Way Drive-In.…
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Trend shows 20 and 30 year-old buyers are boosting business at vintage stores on Central Coast
Vintage and thrift store customers are trending into the 20’s and 30’s these days and owners say fashion and jewelry are the most popular…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber promotion encouraging shoppers to buy local, earn chance to win cash prizes
A Santa Maria Valley Chamber promotion is encouraging shoppers to make their holiday purchases locally this month by offering cash prizes for people…
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Thomas towing delivers trucks of toys to Unity Shoppe after Goleta and Santa Barbara Sunday drive
Thomas towing held a toy drive throughout Santa Barbara and Goleta Sunday. They were delivered to the Unity Shoppe Monday. This effort began in…
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Mission Linen Supply donates new jackets to those in need
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Dozens of men experiencing homelessness will receive a new jacket this holiday…
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State Attorney General Rob Bonta travels to Santa Barbara to offer holiday consumer tips and warnings
The Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara was the backdrop for a high-profile visit Tuesday by California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta.…
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State funding future, cannabis income concerns emerge in advance planning for Santa Barbara County budget
Cannabis income may slow down in Santa Barbara County due to the increase in the product throughout California. Overall the Santa Barbara County…
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2021 Milpas Holiday Parade will also be an economic boost for the Eastside community
The Milpas Holiday Parade called a Neon Navidad, takes place Saturday Dec. 11 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara. It is expected to be an…
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Street vendors may face new rules in Santa Barbara
Street vendors in Santa Barbara are expected to be facing new rules in the future. Exceptions will be made during Old Spanish…
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