Mechanics Bank announced as People’s Self-Help Housing sponsor for 2024 Builder Games
Mechanics Bank presented $10,000 to People’s Self-Help Housing, becoming the first presenting sponsor for the 2024 Builder…
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Carpinteria temporary parklet program goes for an extension into mid-2024
Downtown Carpinteria could be seeing more permanent outside dining areas. Business owners said it makes good economic…
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Santa Ynez unites to welcome more local residents and visitors to its unique businesses
The Asher Market in Santa Ynez is one of many locally owned stores hoping to see more new customers in the area. Santa Ynez is hoping to be a noted…
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Displaced Israelis receive eyeglasses with help from the Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory
The Santa Barbara Eyeglass Factory is helping to restore glasses for people in Israel fleeing the war. The owner just went to Tel Aviv in…
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Unlimited parking drops to about $4.00 a weekend for special ‘locals’ permit holders in Santa Barbara
A special parking pass in Santa Barbara allows for unlimited parking in downtown lots for 6 months. It’s…
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Small Business Administration makes low-interest loans available for businesses impacted by California Salmon Fishery closure until August
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making low-interest federal disaster loans available for certain businesses impacted by the California…
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UCSB students call for a faster pace on clean energy goals
A CALPIRG gathering at UCSB called for a rapid pace to have clean energy on campus as soon as possible. That includes heating, air conditioning…
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Holiday shopping demand will be both on line and in person throughout the Central Coast
Holiday shopping may see the battle not in the department stores but online against in person. Shoppers are checking the deals out on the day after…
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Chicken Little and other local shops have Black Friday deals, too
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Chicken Little has decked the walls of its window displays with popular items including Santa Baby pajamas , stuffed animals…
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Dividends luncheon shares over $1-million with non-profits to kick off Thanksgiving week
Community dividends have been handed out by Montecito Bank & Trust to over 190 non-profits in Santa Barbara and Ventura…
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Heritage House puts out welcome mat during Santa Barbara Middle School’s Community Service Week
A recipe for success comes in the form of work experience for students at Santa Barbara Middle School. This is the school’s ‘Community Service Week,’…
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Surviving while larger restaurants close, a 32 year vendor continues to feed UC Santa Barbara students
A small food vendor at UC Santa Barbara has survived the economic challenges for 32 years when other businesses have failed. Die Bretzel is run by an…
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Daisy restaurant told to remove outside seating to meet city plan for restriping State Street
The owners of the Daisy restaurant in Santa Barbara have been notified by the city to remove the outside seating for a new traffic pattern. Striping…
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Tipline Investigation: Tesla Solar faces long list of customer complaints
Solar Power seems to be a bright spot in today’s goal to achieve a clean energy future. One of the most powerful forces behind that effort is Tesla…
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Seek Thermal kicks off Putting for Paws charity for Santa Barbara Humane
Seek Thermal is conducting its annual Team Building event to help a local nonprofit…
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Against the odds Yona Redz start up restaurant emerges from the pandemic and satisfies diners
Against the odds, Yona Redz opens during the pandemic as a pop up, gains popularity and is celebrating its third anniversary in a full sized…
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Pac Biz Reports: Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles sells for $1B
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Pacific Coast Business Times journalist and author, Jorge Mercado, talked to your NewsChannel team Thursday about his latest…
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Spartan obstacle course race expected to draw thousands this weekend, boost SLO County tourism
This weekend’s upcoming Spartan obstacle course race in Santa Margarita is expected to boost San Luis Obispo County tourism over the next several…
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Businesses boosted their Halloween fun with employee coordinated events
Many businesses decorated and some had employee created themes this year for Halloween. American Riviera Bank went for the Roaring…
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Thousands of kids enjoy their Halloween night at business district events
Coast Village Road is becoming Ghost Village Road in Santa Barbara today for Halloween. Over 1000 kids are expected to show…
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