New Santa Maria Valley Chamber leader ready to serve local business community
The new leader of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber is ready to help guide the local business community into what he believes will be a prosperous…
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Summertime and a new look to upper downtown in Santa Barbara should bolster the businesses there
Changes in the 1300 block of State Street in downtown could help boost the economy. This includes new sidewalk dining and two lane street…
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K-rail barriers go from construction look to works of art in downtown Santa Barbara
Newly wrapped barriers create public art in downtown Santa Barbara. The barrier project was just finished for the protected area at State Street…
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Santa Maria area businesses connect with job seekers and community members during annual expo
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board is holding its annual Business Expo and Job Fair at…
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Hundreds lineup for hours to celebrate reopening of iconic Santa Maria takeout restaurant
After a three-year closure, a historic Santa Maria take-out restaurant is re-opening with great anticipation Tuesday…
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City of Goleta lowers business license feels starting in July
The City of Goleta announced a new business licensing fee system starting next month to aid businesses with affordability.…
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Beloved Santa Barbara Cafe to close following 47 year run
Derf’s Cafe on De la Vina and Mission Street has brought comfort to locals for decades, but the owner said he can no longer afford to stay in…
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A sales tax increase could help Santa Barbara out of its serious debt problem faster than any other plan
Santa Barbara is considering a sales tax increase of a half of a percentage to help reduce a budget deficit. It could be going to the voters in…
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Isla Vista Food Co-op establishes roots in Santa Barbara
After 52 years the Isla Vista Food Co-Op has expanded into Santa Barbara. It is the only store of its kind in the…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns this week with local businesses looking to rope in more sales
The 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade returns this week with many local businesses looking to score big over the next several…
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Veteran and Carpinteria farmer Rodney Chow turns 95 on Memorial Day
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-A veteran and a Carpinteria farmer turned 95 on Memorial Day. Rodney Chow, who named his recent autobiography “American as Apple…
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West Coast Kustoms Cruisin’ Nationals rolls into Santa Maria helping rev up local business
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The annual West Coast Kustom Cruisin’ Nationals car show returns to Santa Maria this holiday weekend for its always anticipated…
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Annual SLO County tourism report shows strong numbers over the past year
An annual report released by Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo County’s official tourism marketing and management organization, shows travel numbers…
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Central Coast businesses prepare for busy Memorial Day Weekend
BUELLTON, Calif.-Some families visit Flying Flags RV Resort & Campgrounds over the Memorial Day weekend year after year. Resort General Managers…
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Santa Maria students get a dose of ‘reality’ at financial literacy event
Hundreds of Santa Maria High School students were able to experience what it’s like to budget personal funds during a financial literacy educational…
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Esau’s Cafe is home to Carpinteria’s first permanent outdoor parklet
If you enjoy eating outdoors, year-round, add Carpinteria to your…
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Six-story housing project now the latest proposal for redevelopment of downtown Santa Maria
A planned six-story housing project at the corner of Broadway and Main Street is the latest proposal for the ongoing redevelopment of downtown Santa…
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Mother’s Tavern in San Luis Obispo permanently closed to make way for future restaurant
Popular San Luis Obispo-based restaurant, pub, and night club, Mother’s Tavern, has permanently closed your News Channel confirmed…
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Little Alex’s reopens in Santa Barbara’s Five Points Shopping Center
What was once Montecito’s beloved Little Alex’s is making a triumphant return to Santa Barbara’s culinary scene this week after a…
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Parking fee changes in Santa Barbara go to Finance Committee for a deep review
The City of Santa Barbara is considering changes in its parking fees. It is also looking into downtown parking…
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