Cava Restaurant and Bar closing in Montecito
Word began spreading days go that Cava, a longtime favorite restaurant on Coast Village Road, was closing for…
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Political Analyst on recall election costs, baseless accusations of ‘fraud,’ and problematic ‘peaceful transfer of power’
Jerry Roberts, political analyst and veteran journalist, is sharing his knowledge and input with local viewers during Tuesday’s live election…
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Get Socked Up: Owner hopes community will support local business as sales drop during pandemic
Get Socked Up sells hundreds of different kinds of colorful socks among other items like soaps, candles and keychains.…
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Hispanic women show business strength during pandemic
A recent study shows businesses owned by Hispanic women have held up during the pandemic. The Teeny Bikini in Santa Barbara is a start up that fits…
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“This is crazy” Tax preparer tells clients he’s not dead
A veteran tax preparer in San Luis Obispo knows all about dealing with complicated issues. He’s been preparing his clients taxes for more than 50…
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Santa Barbara businesses make final push for tourists during the unofficial end of summer
With another bump up in the already large COVID-19 fourth wave, businesses are making their final push to attract tourists before the end of the…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo brings sales to local businesses
Businesses in Santa Maria are experiencing a positive economic impact due to the Santa Maria Elks…
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“Anomaly” destroys FireFly’s inaugural rocket launch at Vandenberg SFB
FireFly Aerospace confirmed via Twitter that its Alpha rocket experienced an anomaly during first stage ascent that resulted in a dramatic, mid-air…
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Pristine parcel above Summerland sold; farming wins over development
It appears a second pristine parcel in Santa Barbara County has been saved from potential development, in as many months.…
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Halloween retail rises from the dead
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Managers at the Spirt Halloween in Santa Maria say retail is rising from the…
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The unsung heroes of Cottage Health’s mass vaccination effort
Chances are you or someone you know participated in Cottage Health’s COVID-19 Community Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic in Goleta.…
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New businesses open in downtown Santa Barbara as others change locations
Lots of changes are happening in Downtown Santa Barbara. New businesses are opening. More established ones are changing locations. It’s bringing a…
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Santa Barbara Bowl reopens with a full lineup after long COVID shut down
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Bowl, a Central Coast iconic concert venue, is reopening with a line up of shows after a long COVID-19…
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New committee looks at the future of downtown Santa Barbara and its promenade
A new committee is looking at the long range plans for the State St. promenade in Santa Barbara. The first meeting has just been held. There are 15…
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Comic book fans line up for freebies in Santa Barbara
Free Comic Book Day in Santa Barbara gave fans a reason to dress up for the…
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Fiesta marketplace sets up in Casa de La Guerra
The Mujeras marketplace will be open this weekend in Casa de La Guerra, located in downtown Santa Barbara. It features small vendors in a pop-up…
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Many travel budgets getting adjustments this summer with hotel room rates soaring
Hotel room rates have given some travelers “stickers shock” this summer. …
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Old Town Orcutt experiencing strong economic recovery
The Old Orcutt Merchants Association has resumed hosting the First Friday’s Farmers Market event on the first Friday of the…
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Unapproved tables, chairs and planters are ordered removed from Santa Barbara sidewalks
Some sidewalk dining areas during the COVID-19 crisis in Santa Barbara are no longer allowed. (Photo: John…
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Santa Barbara promenade committee will be chosen from a field of over 60
A special advisory committee is being established to review suggestions for the State Street promenade. More than 60 people expressed an interest in…
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