Local farmers say crops able to weather recent extreme heat
Local farmers say it appears their crops have been able to weather recent extreme heat on the Central…
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Santa Barbara wine tasting rooms hoping for more customers with beaches partially closed
One of Santa Barbara’s two biggest draws is partially closed, the other pastime is hoping to cash in.…
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‘Better Together’ partnership provides $200,000 grant funding for Santa Maria businesses
The Santa Barbara Better Together (SBBT) Fund Small Business Grant Program is a joint effort between the Santa Barbara Foundation and the City of…
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Santa Barbara clothing boutique expands during move to Funk Zone
Dylan Star Boutique closed it 1719 State Street location for a spot in the Funk Zone at 112 Anacapa Street. They’re next door to Hazard’s Bicyclist…
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Goleta aluminum company plays vital role in global ventilator production
Worldwide demand for life-saving ventilators is having a major impact on an industrial engineering company in Goleta specializing in aluminum.…
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Dry cleaning business adapts in order to survive as many people work from home
Working from home has meant fewer trips to the dry cleaners, as many have traded out their professional outfits for more casual…
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Businesses near closed schools relying on pandemic survival plan until students return to campus
Small business owners near schools like Dave’s Dogs in Santa Barbara and the Goleta Valley are hoping to see students again soon and come back from…
Continue ReadingMore than 4,000 business in Santa Barbara County have completed steps to safely reopen
More than 4,000 county-based businesses have successfully completed a series of tasks to allow them to safely…
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Starbucks to sell special edition newspapers during this week’s Day of Hope cancer fundraiser
Day of Hope organizers announce special edition Santa Maria Times newspapers will be available for purchase at Starbucks locations from Lompoc to…
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Lyft and Uber rolling along thanks to emergency stay
You can still catch a Lyft or Uber ride after midnight Thursday thanks to an appellate court ruling and an emergency stay.…
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Restaurants starving for customers near empty schools, hopes remote learning ends soon
Dave’s Dog’s is conveniently located near two high schools, and hopes remote learning ends soon so a large part of his customer base will be coming…
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Carpinteria redesigns downtown to help businesses
Downtown Carpinteria is going through changes to help local businesses. (Photo: John…
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Funk Zone seeing benefits from outdoor seating
More space in the Funk Zone for safe seating has allowed businesses to hire more staff during the…
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Direct Relief’s 90 ton aid shipment heads to Lebanon early next week
Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief has received urgent requests for medical supplies from facilities in Beirut near the epicenter of the August 4…
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Carpinteria closes two blocks of Linden Ave. to help downtown businesses
Carpinteria opens up a limited area of downtown for outside street dining and pedestrian use.…
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Free PPE available for small businesses in Santa Barbara
Downtown Santa Barbara will provide a 30-day supply of PPE for businesses up to 20 employees while supplies last.…
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250 Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel employees protest labor uncertainty
Thursday about 250 employees and family members marched around Montecito, the hotel and the owner’s home demanding…
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Pismo Beach to allow on-street dining and business operations
Pismo Beach will now allow for dining and other business operations to take place on public streets in certain designated areas of the…
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More space is needed at the Santa Barbara waterfront for commercial fishing equipment
The Santa Barbara commercial fishing industry may be getting some help from the City Council on a location for support equipment.…
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SM Valley Chamber of Commerce launches new campaign to support local businesses
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a new promotional campaign called “Support Santa Maria Valley,” that is intended to help…
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