Many Halloween events this weekend will scare up business on the South Coast
The Santa Barbara downtown trick or treat will be Saturday at 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Merchants have also had a decoration…
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State Street Master Plan still faces an identity crisis going forward
A Santa Barbara Civic Center plan may be developed as part of changes to the State St. promenade. It would be in the area of State St. at De la…
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Alliance United Insurance settles alleged violations of Business and Professions Code
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Wednesday that Alliance United Insurance Company settled a multi-jurisdictional civil…
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Deadline coming up for the annual Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest
The annual Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Festival concludes next week. More than 50 entries can be found in the…
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SLO County Planning Commission votes to recommend approval of Dana Reserve housing development planned in Nipomo
The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission is concluding a two-day meeting on Tuesday where commissioners will consider a request by a local…
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New business model, planned downtown development creates optimistic future for Santa Maria Town Center mall
After experiencing many ups and downs over the many years, the future of the Santa Maria Town Center mall is looking brighter each day due to the…
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Clean Energy Company moving forward with plans in Santa Barbara County
Scale Microgrid Solutions is a clean technology company based in Ridgewood, NJ with an office in Santa Barbara.…
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Two women arrested for felony grand theft of Sunglass Hut on Wednesday
Two women were arrested on Wednesday for felony grand theft in connection to a retail theft at a Sunglass Hut in San Luis…
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The Nature Track Film Festival celebrates its 5th year and moves to Goleta for the weekend
The Nature Track Film Festival enters its fifth year with a weekend of movies in Goleta. The event will also feature discussion panels, and field…
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‘State of SLO County tourism’ delivered at San Luis Obispo travel summit
The state of the San Luis Obispo County tourism industry is set to be delivered Thursday afternoon at the 2023 Destination Summit in San Luis…
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Splash Cafe to close San Luis Obispo restaurant, expand bakery, catering and online sales
Splash Cafe has announced it will close its San Luis Obispo restaurant later this month in order to focus more its bakery and local and national…
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SLO County DA files civil suit against Carquest Auto Parts for alleged consumer protection violations
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that it has filed a civil lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts for alleged…
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Orcutt hosts demonstration to promote electric landscaping tools as state gas-powered equipment restrictions approach
With state restrictions for gas-powered landscaping equipment set to take effect in the near future, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control…
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Fast food workers up and down the Central Coast celebrate recent increase in their minimum wage
Starting in April 2024, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase to $20 per…
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Santa Barbara’s shuttered Parma School targeted for future housing
An eyesore on Santa Barbara’s Eastside could soon morph into housing for local teachers, if…
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Vons brings first Pavilions store to Santa Barbara and donates to local schools
Vons has opened its first Pavilions store in Santa Barbara County with a rebranding and celebration on Coast Village Road.…
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State Street changes could include the return of a shuttle service
The Santa Barbara City Council will consider recommendations Tuesday that could bring a shuttle service or people mover to downtown again. …
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Arroyo Grande begins 2022 Concrete Repairs Project on Monday
The City of Arroyo Grande began construction on the 2022 Concrete Repairs Project on…
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Shelves empty out at Carpinteria’s Rite Aid in its final days
Shelves are clearing out as the Rite Aid in Carpinteria closes Sept. 19. Discounts have been up to 75%…
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Unemployment rate in Tri-Counties increases from July
Despite California’s unemployment rate staying the same, the unemployment rate in the Tri-Counties has increased since July, according to the state’s…
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