Less-strict ‘Orange Tier’ rules may not be a green light for some businesses just yet
With the heralded “Orange Tier” guidelines in the California COVID-19 rules kicking in this week, the return of normalcy is still working itself…
Continue ReadingWith the heralded “Orange Tier” guidelines in the California COVID-19 rules kicking in this week, the return of normalcy is still working itself…
Continue ReadingThe Metropolitan Transit District in Santa Barbara is opening its new transit center downtown Monday after a remodeling project and a COVID-19 shut…
Continue ReadingThe annual dredging of the Santa Barbara harbor has begun with a stream of silty water shooting out from a location halfway down the beach…
Continue ReadingProceeds from a bagged lunch are helping some of Santa Barbara’s most vulnerable children at Storyteller Children’s…
Continue ReadingLast week Glass House Group merged with the special acquisition company (SPAC) Mercer Park Brand Acquisition Corp. The deal will allow Glass House…
Continue ReadingSouthwest Airlines take flight in Santa Barbara on Monday.…
Continue ReadingSANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Restaurant owners throughout the Central Coast have been finding a shortage of workers as the customers are coming back in…
Continue ReadingThe makeshift skatepark in Nipomo located at the site of the old recreation center has been demolished to kickoff construction of a recently approved…
Continue ReadingThe Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a new program to help local businesses build a strong online…
Continue ReadingSupport local. Shop local. It is a pandemic mantra folks in Santa Barbara have practiced for the past year. But, as one man learned, that slogan…
Continue ReadingThe Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) spotlight shines brightly each year on local films. This year, that includes…
Continue ReadingSANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With the new hybrid Santa Barbara International Film Festival, waterfront businesses should get a welcomed boost in…
Continue ReadingSpring break travelers are filling Pismo Beach streets, beaches, hotels, campgrounds, shops and restaurants, providing a huge boost to local…
Continue ReadingFilm festival crews and organizers were busy Tuesday installing two state-of-the-art LED screens, shining spotlights and, preparing the virtual red…
Continue ReadingStrawberry season is beginning in the Santa Maria Valley with farmers optimistic for a successful…
Continue ReadingThe $1.9 trillion federal relief package signed into law earlier this month promises to supercharge Santa Barbara’s…
Continue ReadingUsing the pandemic business break, and some government funding help, the Condor Express whale watching vessel has returned to the Santa Barbara…
Continue ReadingFor the first time in 2021, the Metropolitan Theaters will be showing movies in Santa Barbara and…
Continue ReadingThe California Coastal Commission is meeting Thursday in a highly-anticipated hearing that could ultimately decide the fate of the long-debated…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture is trying to prevent a deadly citrus tree disease from spreading. They’re using tiny wasps to help save…
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