Southwest Airlines begins long awaited Santa Barbara service to three cities
Southwest Airlines take flight in Santa Barbara on Monday.…
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With returning customers comes an increased need for more workers at many restaurants
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Restaurant owners throughout the Central Coast have been finding a shortage of workers as the customers are coming back in…
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Makeshift Nipomo skatepark demolished to begin construction on new shopping center
The makeshift skatepark in Nipomo located at the site of the old recreation center has been demolished to kickoff construction of a recently approved…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber launches new program to help businesses build online presence
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a new program to help local businesses build a strong online…
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Buyer Beware: Gift cards come with some risk
Support 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…
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SBIFF filmmaker’s “CLIMB” premieres as a heartfelt thank you to the Santa Barbara community
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) spotlight shines brightly each year on local films. This year, that includes…
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Film festival spotlight will shine on local businesses at the waterfront this year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – With the new hybrid Santa Barbara International Film Festival, waterfront businesses should get a welcomed boost in…
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Large number of spring break travelers providing big boost to Pismo Beach businesses
Spring break travelers are filling Pismo Beach streets, beaches, hotels, campgrounds, shops and restaurants, providing a huge boost to local…
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SBIFF 2021: Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies alternative a pandemic success
Film festival crews and organizers were busy Tuesday installing two state-of-the-art LED screens, shining spotlights and, preparing the virtual red…
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Santa Maria strawberry season begins with farmers optimistic for successful year
Strawberry season is beginning in the Santa Maria Valley with farmers optimistic for a successful…
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COVID relief package set to supercharge Santa Barbara’s economy
The $1.9 trillion federal relief package signed into law earlier this month promises to supercharge Santa Barbara’s…
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The Condor Express is back in the water with four new, cleaner engines
Using the pandemic business break, and some government funding help, the Condor Express whale watching vessel has returned to the Santa Barbara…
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Projectors are hot again at Metropolitan Theatres in Santa Barbara, Goleta
For the first time in 2021, the Metropolitan Theaters will be showing movies in Santa Barbara and…
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Coastal Commission eliminates off-roading at Oceano Dunes
The California Coastal Commission is meeting Thursday in a highly-anticipated hearing that could ultimately decide the fate of the long-debated…
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Wasps being used to help protect local orchards from deadly citrus disease
California 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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St. Patrick’s Day gives businesses a lucky boost
Clay Lovejoy remembers preparing for St. Patrick’s Day at Three Pickles in Santa Barbara last year when the coronavirus pandemic led to a…
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SLO bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with health measures in place
One year after not being able to sell alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day, San Luis Obispo bars hold festive holiday celebrations on Wednesday with several…
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With improving COVID-19 data, Santa Barbara County dropping to less restrictive red tier
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meet to discuss what’s next for the county as they step into red tier on Tuesday.…
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Tipline Investigation: Local musician waiting for unemployment benefits forced to sell instruments
We have another followup to the chaos within California’s unemployment system. Our series of reports have clearly shown how some people are…
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Developer agrees to halt work, temporarily, near San Marcos Foothills Preserve
A major development in the campaign to save open space in the Santa Barbara Foothills was revealed…
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