Business Matters Archives

New Tourism Data Shows Traveling Trends for Santa Ynez Valley Visitors

June 3, 2025 12:27 pm John Palminteri

Data shows where travelers are coming from and how much they are spending in the Santa Ynez Valley. The number one visitor is coming from Los… Continue Reading

Strikes announced for June at six Planned Parenthood clinics across Central Coast region

May 30, 2025 12:03 pm Andrew Gillies

CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. – On Friday, healthcare workers at six Planned Parenthood California Central Coast clinics have announced they will… Continue Reading

New Golf Cart-Style Shuttles on a Roll in Downtown Santa Barbara

May 29, 2025 5:22 pm John Palminteri

A new golf cart-style shuttle is rolling in Santa Barbara. It is free ride from the wharf to Victoria Street and… Continue Reading

Legal settlement reached to create smaller Dana Reserve development in Nipomo

May 28, 2025 12:04 pm Dave Alley

A legal settlement has been reached between the developer of the Dana Reserve development in Nipomo and the two groups who filed a lawsuit against… Continue Reading

How You Can Help the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Scoop Up New Funds With Rori’s Ice Cream

May 27, 2025 12:07 pm John Palminteri

The Foodbeats program through the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County has a perk at Rori's Ice Cream. With a donation each month you get two for one… Continue Reading

Workers at Okonite’s Santa Maria plant remain on strike and await reinstatement of health coverage

May 27, 2025 4:39 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Workers at The Okonite Company's Santa Maria plant have been on strike since the wire and cable manufacturer cancelled health… Continue Reading

Finances may play more of a role for travelers this year as they make their summer plans

May 23, 2025 4:58 pm John Palminteri

Summer season travelers are looking at their finances during this uncertain economic times. Some are chosing… Continue Reading

Santa Maria getting ready to hold two of the city’s biggest annual events over the next several days

May 21, 2025 12:07 pm Dave Alley

Two of Santa Maria biggest annual events are all set to take over the next several days.… Continue Reading

New Golf Cart-Style Shuttle to Operate Up and Down State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara

May 19, 2025 11:13 am John Palminteri

A new Loop shuttle begins in Santa Barbara. It will have three golf cart-style carts and move from the waterfront to Victorial… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Police Increase Bicycle Enforcement after Safety Issues, Injuries and Complaints

May 13, 2025 11:18 am John Palminteri

An increase in safety enforcement is underway in Santa Barbara to stop violations by bike riders. There have been many complaints in the downtown… Continue Reading

The SBIFF Film Center Closes for State-of-the-Art Upgrades in Santa Barbara until End of the Year

May 12, 2025 5:04 pm John Palminteri

The SBIFF Film Center is closed for remodeling until the end of the year. A state-of-the-art center will be open again with new equipment, seats,… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Inspection Program Approved by County Supervisors after Numerous Health and Safety Concerns

May 6, 2025 5:07 pm John Palminteri

Isla Vista units will be getting an inspection program for the next year. It is in response to health and safety… Continue Reading

Business slows down in heart of Santa Barbara despite “Cinco de Mayo” holiday

May 5, 2025 6:10 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Music is booming but business is just trickling in on what has historically been a festive celebration. Andrew Mendoza,… Continue Reading

Annual SLO County tourism report show numbers rose slightly in 2024

May 5, 2025 12:11 pm Dave Alley

Tourism numbers released by Visit SLO CAL will show a slight increase in key metrics in 2024 compared to the previous year in… Continue Reading

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff tours Port of Hueneme

April 23, 2025 3:38 pm Tracy Lehr

PORT HUENEME, Calif. – In the midst of President Trump’s new trade policies, Sen. Adam Schiff visited the deep-sea Port of Hueneme. It is the… Continue Reading

Tourists and Travel Agents talk Tariff Impacts

April 16, 2025 7:40 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The recent tariff war didn't stop the British Cooper family from visiting the California coast. Their daughter Shane even… Continue Reading

Tipline Investigation: Hackers wipeout small business owner’s bank accounts

June 17, 2022 12:24 pm C.J. Ward

Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation delves into the dark world of hackers and thieves. We all deal with passwords, two-factor authentication,… Continue Reading

South Coast City Leaders share their Current Financial and Development Conditions and Talk About What’s Next

April 11, 2025 11:09 am John Palminteri

The State of the City meeting will bring Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta together. The event is put on by the South Coast Chamber of… Continue Reading

Funk Zone Hotel Project opponents lose an Appeal before the California Coastal Commission

April 10, 2025 11:30 am John Palminteri

A 250-room Garden Street hotel project is facing an appeal before the California Coastal Commission. The hotel project has already gone through… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach businesses look to benefit after city is named ‘Best Small Coastal Town’ in the nation

April 10, 2025 11:40 am Dave Alley

Pismo Beach businesses are banking the city's recent place atop a national poll of best small coastal cities in the nation will attract more visitors… Continue Reading