Santa Maria Regional Transit awarded $6.6 million in federal funds for six electric buses
Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) was recently awarded $6.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase six electric…
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Drivers pumped about dropping gas prices
GOLETA, Calif.-University of California, Santa Barbara student Jennifer Nickel knows how to save a dime when it comes to gas. “I actually looked up…
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Santa Barbara Airport adds private Lactation Pod for traveling families
The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) announced Monday that it added a secure and private Lactation Pod for families traveling through the…
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PCPA premieres ‘Into the Woods’ in Solvang, its first show inside newly renovated Festival Theater
PCPA premieres Into the Woods on Friday night in Solvang, marking its first performance inside the newly renovated Solvang Festival…
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Santa Barbara MTD service change goes into effect Monday
The Santa Barbara MTD’s annual service change will go into effect on Monday, Aug.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo collaborates with other statewide attractions to create Autism-Friendly California Road Trip
The Santa Barbara Zoo collaborated with other statewide attractions to create an Autism-Friendly California Road Trip for the…
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Headed to Curacao this summer? Travel expert Kaila Yu has some tips for a great trip
This charming Dutch Caribbean island is located next to Aruba. It’s famous for the candy-colored buildings in the capital city of Willemstad—a…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara MTD service changes to occur Aug. 15
The Santa Barbara MTD’s annual service change will go into effect on Aug.…
Continue Reading New public transit express route from Santa Maria to Orcutt
A new Santa Maria Regional Transit route will take residents from the Santa Maria Transit Center to Orcutt, the Santa Maria Airport, Delta and…
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Logistics essential with two weeks until Old Spanish Days and a new parade route
The Old Spanish Days Spirits will be making many appearances including on a new parade route August 3-5 in Santa Barbara. Business are getting…
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The wine industry is set to showcase its latest releases on the Santa Barbara waterfront
The California Wine Festival is set for a two-day event on the Santa Barbara waterfront for the first time since 2019. Winemakers and chefs will…
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San Luis Obispo to begin construction on Cerro San Luis Greenway project in fall
Crews are set to begin constriction on the Cerro San Luis Greenway Project – a route that prioritizes bike and pedestrian travel through…
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Tourists and travelers react to dollar equaling the euro for a change
SOLVANG, Calif. – Americans heading to Europe and Americans who want to buy foreign products are in luck when it comes to purchasing power. For the…
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SLO Transit to provide modified summer service; restore route after driver shortage
SLO Transit will begin providing a modified summer service on Sunday, as well as restoring modified service to one route that had to be suspended due…
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Feds nudge airlines to let families sit together on planes
The Biden administration is nudging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra…
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Gas Prices are affecting holiday travel
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – As gas prices continue to soar, travelers must assess whether the high costs are worth the long drives this holiday weekend.…
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RVs line the Rincon Parkway despite record gas prices
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. Record high gas prices have not put the breaks on people who like to travel in Recreational Vehicles. It is peak season for…
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Short detour for drivers on Fourth of July due to Paso Robles fireworks show
Drivers traveling along Highway 46 in Paso Robles will experience a short detour on the Fourth of July holiday due to the fireworks show at Barney…
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Caltrans is paving Highway 135
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Caltrans paving project of Highway 135 has made its way through Santa Maria. The stretch from Lakeview Rd. North to Main…
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Airlines aim to shift blame for flight problems to FAA
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Airlines under scrutiny for widespread flight disruptions are renewing their criticism of the…
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