Business Matters Archives

Santa Barbara to comment on oil transportation hearings ahead

August 3, 2020 11:28 am John Palminteri

A plan to move oil by tankers along the Gaviota coast will be reviewed by Santa Barbara City leaders…

Solvang bakery prepares for 50th anniversary

July 29, 2020 12:02 pm Scott Sheahen

Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery has seen a lot from it’s perch on Mission Drive.…

Paso Robles feeling financial impact without this year’s California Mid-State Fair

July 28, 2020 6:25 pm Dave Alley

The cancellation of this year’s California Mid-State Fair is causing a significant financial impact to businesses and people throughout Paso Robles…

‘Weekends on the Westside’ going monthly in Santa Barbara

July 28, 2020 5:51 pm John Palminteri

Weekends on the Westside in Santa Barbara going to a monthly event. …

Carpinteria considers street closure to help small businesses survive economic challenge

July 27, 2020 6:09 pm John Palminteri

Downtown Carpinteria may see more street closures. This trial set up was used during the July Fourth weekend. (Photo: John…

Business owners weigh in on street closures to offer more customer spacing in Carpinteria

July 28, 2020 11:05 am John Palminteri

Carpinteria will close off a portion of Linden Ave. from August 10 to September 8th to create an open space area for restaurants, retail stores and…

RV sales rolling up record numbers during pandemic

July 27, 2020 12:58 pm Dave Alley

Central Coast RV dealerships are rolling up record numbers as people adjust the way they travel during the COVID-19…

SLO County tourism numbers show steep decline in north county, better performance in the south

July 24, 2020 10:44 am Dave Alley

Recent tourism numbers for San Luis Obispo County show COVID-19 is causing a sharp decline in performance compared to last…

New Santa Barbara visitor center helps travelers navigate the region during COVID-19 crisis

July 23, 2020 9:38 am John Palminteri

The new Santa Barbara Visitor Center has opened on lower State St. (Photo: John…

Pismo Beach businesses meet to discuss solutions to city’s restrictions on outdoor operations

July 23, 2020 11:10 am Dave Alley

Pismo Beach business owners met Thursday morning and expressed their frustration with the city, which they say is not allowing them to modify…

Unable to move operations outside, family entertainment centers facing challenges with current restrictions

July 21, 2020 7:11 pm Dave Alley

While some businesses are allowed to move their services outside to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions, some places, like entertainment…

Tasty opening for the third Mesa Burger now on Coast Village Road

July 21, 2020 5:47 pm John Palminteri

Mesa Burger has opened in Santa Barbara on Coast Village Road. The third restaurant in the chain.…

Fiesta decor made available to celebrate virtually

July 21, 2020 10:47 am John Palminteri

Special Fiesta lights have been ordered for residents and business owners to use for decorations during this year’s scaled back version of Old…

Weekends on the Westside helping Santa Barbara businesses push through pandemic

July 18, 2020 11:41 am Blake DeVine

Over the past month, Santa Barbara’s Westside neighborhood has been hosting a street closure to help revive the economy throughout coronavirus…

Nipomo gym moves operations outside to stay open for business

July 17, 2020 12:09 pm Dave Alley

Anytime Fitness in Nipomo has moved its operations outside to comply with the recent state order that restricts indoor business for fitness centers…

Santa Barbara gym owner reacts to shutting down her business again

July 16, 2020 7:24 pm Blake DeVine

Core Sport was forced to closed on Monday following California’s decision to rollback re-openings related to…

SLO County business owners frustrated with new round of closures

July 16, 2020 6:38 pm Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County business owners are expressing their frustration and disappointment over the latest round of closures, and are upset newly…

SLO County barbershops, salons, gyms, churches, and other businesses to close indoor operations starting Thursday

July 15, 2020 1:49 pm Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County announces several business sectors, including barbershops, hair and nail salons, massage parlors, places of worship, and…

It’s official – Chad’s replaces Sambo’s after 63 years in Santa Barbara

July 15, 2020 9:37 am John Palminteri

Chad’s restaurant is the new name for the former Sambo’s in Santa Barbara after 63 years. (Photo: John…

San Luis Obispo installing barriers on city streets allowing businesses to expand outdoors

July 14, 2020 9:51 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo is creating temporary parklets on downtown streets to allow businesses to move operations outside.…