Santa Maria Valley Railroad and OmniTrax Partnering for Local Rail Revitalization
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – A railway corporation has entered into its first partnership with a company that owns the Santa Maria Valley Railroad. They…
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Tourists and Travel Agents talk Tariff Impacts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The recent tariff war didn’t stop the British Cooper family from visiting the California coast. Their daughter Shane even…
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Pismo Beach businesses look to benefit after city is named ‘Best Small Coastal Town’ in the nation
Pismo Beach businesses are banking the city’s recent place atop a national poll of best small coastal cities in the nation will attract more visitors…
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Ventura County secures $550,000 grant to establish Advanced Air Mobility Innovation Center
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A $550,000 grant has been awarded to the County of Ventura’s Economic Vitality Unit to create an Advanced Air Mobility…
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Newest Highway 154 roundabout near Los Olivos opens in both directions
The newest roundabout on Highway 154 has reached a major milestone in its long construction…
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Parking permits will be needed for some Goleta residents this weekend to avoid Deltopia issues
Parking outside of Isla Vista in some Goleta neighborhoods will be restricted for residents only in those areas this weekend. Parking will require a…
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State Street Undercrossing taking on a Fresh Look just in time for Summer
The State Street undercrossing is in the final stages and should be done in June. The project widens sidewalks, improves bike lanes and reduces…
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Authorities warn Central Coast families of Counterfeit Car Seats
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Local authorities have identified a growing concern involving substandard car seats for infants and toddlers. Marian Regional…
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Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year
Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the…
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Restored vessel with deep coastal exploration history stops in Santa Barbara for tours
The historic Western Flyer is docked in Santa Barbara for tours. It was used in the 1040’s for a John Steinbeck ecological journey to the Sea of…
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Amtrak has Central Coast travel deals in place for late Winter, early Spring travelers
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering a midweek discount. It covers 29 stations from San Luis Obispo to San…
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Warm temperatures bring thoughts of Summer Travels to SLO county
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The warmer temperatures are causing people to think about their summer travel plans. Temperatures are rising as we approach…
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Travel Expert Rick Steves spends an evening in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Fans of travel expert Rick Steves learned that even experts can miss connections. “I woke up very early in Columbus,…
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Santa Maria to explore consolidating bus services with Guadalupe
The Santa Maria City Council gave the green light on Tuesday night for city staff to begin exploring the potential consolidation of bus services with…
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Evacuation orders and warning lifted for Lake Fire burn scar and nearby areas Thursday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Evacuation orders and an evacuation warning for the Lake Fire burn scar and nearby areas have been lifted as of 4:30…
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The wait and see storm hit for just long enough to soak several areas
Some minor street flooding took place during the recent storm. Areas including Gutierrez Street and the Funk Zone had…
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DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles returns as official SBIFF sponsor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles is once again an official sponsor at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Actors…
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Mammoth offers refuge from smoke, wind and fires
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – A sign along the road in Mammoth Lakes reads, “Lifting L.A. Up With Love.” The town in the Sierra Nevada mountains, known…
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SLO County Regional Airport finds first firearm in carry-on luggage of the year Wednesday
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – For the first time this year, a traveler at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport was stopped when the loaded 9 mm…
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Professional surfing competition in Pismo Beach bringing a wave of exposure and visitors to SLO County
Professional surfing is back in Pismo Beach this week with the return of the annual SLO CAL Open at Pismo…
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