Free haircuts help students get ready for the new school year
Free haircuts were given out to students who attend the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County at two locations Monday. Barbers in the…
Continue ReadingBusiness Matters
Fundraiser Expo brings in rare and classic cars to help future vocational facility plans in Santa Barbara
The Community Hot Rod Project’s Auto Expo fundraiser is Sunday at Santa Barbara City College. It will raise money for a new vocational…
Continue Reading
Teen partners with architect in renovation project for Santa Barbara Police Activities League
Santa Barbara’s Police Activities League is in the process of transforming its Twelve35 Teen…
Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce highlights accomplishments during Fiesta
The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hoping to highlight its accomplishments at a pre-Fiesta gathering. There have been many…
Continue Reading
New weekly outdoor market helping grow local flower industry
A new weekly outdoor market has just opened up with the purpose of helping grow the local flower industry in San Luis Obispo…
Continue Reading
Closed Rite Aid building in Carpinteria could be a new community and senior center
The closed Rite Aid building in Carpinteria could be a new community center. A city review and search for funding is underway for a possible…
Continue Reading
State Street downtown changes could feature different designs on different blocks
Some State Street plans in downtown Santa Barbara include a possible flat scape and small transit shuttles. The city is looking at suggestions for…
Continue Reading
Daily direct flights to Las Vegas from SLO County Airport return October and run until April 2025
The San Luis Obispo County Airport announced the reintroduction of daily direct flights to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas…
Continue Reading
Vineyard ventures return with some restrictions lifted in the Lake Fire zone
Wineries and tasting rooms have had a few less sips this week with the Lake fire, but the guests are now coming back with a fire shift away from the…
Continue Reading
Solvang hotel offering discounts to Lake Fire evacuees
A popular hotel in Solvang is receiving calls from residents affected by the massive Lake Fire this…
Continue Reading
‘So Much to Love’ campaign brings Santa Barbara into focus using photos from the general public
A new “So Much to Love” campaign has been launched in Santa Barbara. It will use photos from the general public as part of the outreach for the…
Continue Reading
Governor Newsom releases overdue State of the State message and says California is strong
California Governor Gavin Newsom releases his State of the State address in a video. He said California is meeting its…
Continue Reading
Creative ideas coming from the South Coast Chamber of Commerce on redesigning downtown Santa Barbara
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce is suggesting different concepts for different blocks in downtown Santa Barbara as the city looks at ways to…
Continue Reading
Premier American Credit Union helping teens gain financial literacy in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif. – A non-profit hosted a finance education course for teens in Ventura on Friday. Premier America Credit Union helps teens through…
Continue Reading
Local businesses shining bright amidst weekend excessive heat warning
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Dessert lovers got a taste of Italy in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Downtown as Tondi Gelato’s James Haskins created…
Continue Reading
Dollar Tree store set to take over the recently closed 99 Cents only store in Santa Barbara
The Dollar Tree Store is replacing the just-closed 99 Cents only store in Santa Barbara. The expected opening will be in…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading