Diversity in skills can be a way to survive a job loss during the pandemic
A new line check service is keeping vessels safe and in compliance in the Santa Barbara Harbor.…
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Paso Robles small business owners receive federal CARES Act funds
A much-needed financial boost is on the way to small business owners in Paso…
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D’Angelo bakery celebrates Cinnamon Bun day with a free treat for customers
D’Angelo bakery in Santa Barbara offered free cinnamon buns for National Cinnamon Bun day. (Photo: John…
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Santa Maria area museums beginning to reopen
After being closed for a lengthy period of time due to COVID-19 restrictions, Santa Maria Valley museums are now able to welcome back visitors.…
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Pre-Election Meltdown at Montecito Sanitary: general manager, 3 directors quitting
Some call it a “quiet revolution.” Others, a “hostile…
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Furniture showroom launches in downtown Santa Barbara
In an era when many businesses are closing their doors, Lisa Faitell is doing the…
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Santa Barbara County prepares for Halloween during COVID-19
After weeks of waiting, Santa Barbara County has moved into the less restrictive red tier of California’s reopening…
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Apple State Street reopens for business
The Apple Store at 928 State St. in Santa Barbara is back open for business following a six month long closure prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Santa Barbara County meets state guidelines to improve COVID rank to red tier
Santa Barbara restaurants expected to open inside Wednesday with limited capacity based on changes in the COVID-19 rules.…
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Hispanic-owned businesses struggling during COVID-19
Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce co-president, Jacqueline Inda, said their business members have been hit disproportionally harder…
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SCE settles lawsuits related to Thomas Fire, Montecito Mudslides
Southern California Edison (SCE) announced a settlement agreement Thursday linked to the 2017 Thomas and Koenigstein Fires and the 2018 Montecito…
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While others struggle, some business ideas flourish during COVID-19
Many businesses have fast-tracked various aspects of their operations during COVID conditions with government help to stay…
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Managers using motivation techniques to keep worker morale up during COVID crisis
Managers are looking for new ways to inspire workers during the COVID 19…
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SLO County moves into next phase of state’s reopening plan, allowing more businesses to operate indoors
San Luis Obispo County has moved into the “red tier” in the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing many business that have been working…
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Santa Barbara artist looks to donate collection to help non-profit
A Santa Barbara artist is looking to transform her life’s work into a lifeline to help others.…
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Local Red Cross first responders helping with Creek Fire disaster relief
The American Red Cross Day of Giving starts here at home. And, in nine other western states battling deadly and devastating wildfires during a…
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Equestrian events return to reshaped Earl Warren Showgrounds facility
Equestrian events have returned to the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara after fundraising and the first phase of modifications.…
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Community fundraiser launched to save pristine preserve from housing development
The San Marcos Foothills Preserve, a pristine mesa and popular hiking area in Santa Barbara County, has more visitors than ever these days and now, a…
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Tipline Investigation: Problems at CA EDD fraud, a broken system or both?
Problems at California’s Employment Development Department, also known as the EDD, is raising serious concerns about possible…
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SLO Airport director leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport
SLO Airport Director Kevin Bumen is leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport.…
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