More testing will bring COVID numbers down and increase openings
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A call out has been made for more frequent COVID-19 tests by the public as a way to bring down the overall case rate numbers.…
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Santa Maria Airport considering effort to reopen U.S. Customs office
Santa Maria Public Airport leaders are considering a potential effort to reopen a United States Customs office at the…
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New committee will lead talks about downtown Santa Barbara changes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Whatever the next phase of changes will be to the downtown core, the Santa Barbara City Council is going to have a…
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SBIFF to honor Carey Mulligan with Cinema Vanguard Award
Carey Mulligan, a British actress, will find her name on the virtual marquee at the 36th Annual Santa Barbara International Film…
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Coalition of local leaders announce partnership to help plan future use of Diablo Canyon
A coalition of Central Coast leaders announced a broad-based partnership that will help plan the future transformation of the Diablo Canyon property…
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Backlog of container ships at Port of Long Beach impacting Central Coast supply chain
A shortage of plumbing, home improvement and Trade supplies is impacting local industries up and down our coast, including Santa Barbara.…
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‘Gateway’ block to downtown Santa Barbara wants more attention from promenade designers
It’s been a night-and-day type difference between two “gateway” blocks to downtown Santa Barbara since the new promenade was developed in an…
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COVID-19 vaccinations extend to eligible family members of staff at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center staff
Tenet Health Central Coast’s Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center got the green light this week from SLO County to expand COVID-19 vaccinations.…
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SLO County moves forward into Red Tier allowing more indoor business operations
The much-anticipated move allows for more business operations to…
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Film Festival’s new concept comes with helpful grant from Santa Barbara City
To help the Santa Barbara International Film Festival with its hybrid event this year, the City of Santa Barbara is expected to approve a funding…
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The future look of De la Guerra Plaza has more design changes ahead
SANtA BARBARA, Calif. – With changes likely ahead for Santa Barbara’s De la Guerra Plaza, issues including grass, water features and parking are…
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Coast Village Road business owners considering their own district for improvements
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners on Coast Village Road may be taking a more active role in what happens on the popular stretch between…
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Draughtsmen Aleworks now making wine and beer on the same site under a newly signed law
Under a newly signed law, breweries can now serve wine and beer.…
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Landmark Granada Theatre developing new backlot plaza
The Granada Theatre will soon have a new backlot plaza.…
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Tuesday marks 79th Anniversary of Japanese sub attack on Ellwood Oil Fields
February 23 is a date that likely stays in the minds of old-timers in our area.The date marks the 79th Anniversary of the “attack” on the Ellwood oil…
Continue Reading State Street promenade plans expected to extend out to fall in Santa Barbara
The city said the current ongoing public health orders prohibit many businesses from operating indoors, and the outside seating has proven to be…
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Community fund distribution in Carpinteria will help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis
A community-based fund is coming to the rescue of small businesses in Carpinteria with allocations to offset impacts from the COVID-19…
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Tipline Investigation: SB Restaurateur hit with $22,000 Edison bill
The restaurant industry is hanging on by a thread during the pandemic from complete shutdowns, partial re-openings, take out only and outside not…
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City of Santa Barbara looking for solution to solve public drunkenness on Milpas Street
There are constant complaints of people sitting outside liquor stores and restaurants drinking and leaving behind trash. Santa Barbara City…
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Santa Barbara County residents 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
People 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Santa Barbara County starting Tuesday, February 16.…
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