Rancho La Patera and Stow House grounds reopen for weddings, cultural ceremonies
Rancho La Patera and Stow House, a popular venue for outdoor weddings and celebrations, is back open to the…
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COVID-19 brings changes to Santa Barbara Airport
Those taking to the skies now can expect a different-looking travel…
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Field of Light at Sensorio gives back to local charities
The Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles is shining a light on local charities that are supporting the community during the pandemic and recent…
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Local Red Cross first responders helping with Creek Fire disaster relief
The American Red Cross Day of Giving starts here at home. And, in nine other western states battling deadly and devastating wildfires during a…
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Pismo Beach City Council approves temporary ordinance regulating street vendors
The Pismo Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to approve an urgency ordinance regarding street vendors around the pier and on the…
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Santa Ynez Valley transit returns full service with COVID-19 safety protocols
Santa Ynez Valley Transit returns to full service on Friday.…
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SLO Airport director leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport
SLO Airport Director Kevin Bumen is leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport.…
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Santa Barbara hotels face uncertain fall, winter
Last-minute bookings and road trip travelers filled hotel rooms during the summer, but that stream of business could dry up in the next few…
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Santa Barbara MTD bus driver tests positive for COVID-19
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District confirms that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Black bear cub hit by car off Hwy 154 near Cachuma Lake
Motorists first began noticing the small Black Bear cub last month. It was scrambling just off the side of the road along a narrow stretch of Hwy…
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Oxnard beaches to remain open during Labor Day weekend, with restrictions
Oxnard beaches will remain open this Labor Day weekend, but certain restrictions will be in place to help slow the spread of…
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Going to the beach during a beach closure is still on the agenda if you are active
Closed beaches are still open for recreation, just not gathering. Warnings and education first, then a citation if you persist. (Photo: John…
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Commemorating the one year anniversary of the Conception dive boat tragedy
It feels as though more than one year has passed since the Conception dive boat tragedy, a gut-wrenching trauma that took the lives of 34 people on…
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‘Go-To Guy’: South Coast hotel leader awarded for helping hospitality industry
Ramada by Wyndham SB’s Tom Patton has been active in helping hospitality businesses adjust during the…
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Allegiant to add flight to Mesa, Arizona from Santa Maria Airport
The Santa Maria Public Airport announced a new commercial flight to Arizona. The new addition comes as more people are traveling…
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Santa Maria Airport adds Phoenix flight
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Airport will soon have service to Phoenix. The airport announced Thursday that Allegiant Air will provide…
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Road trips driving Santa Barbara’s gradual summer tourism recovery
Hotel room occupancy is still below normal for this time of year–but more have been filling up since June and early…
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Lyft and Uber rolling along thanks to emergency stay
You can still catch a Lyft or Uber ride after midnight Thursday thanks to an appellate court ruling and an emergency stay.…
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Sinkhole repair causes traffic delays on Highway 101 near Montecito
The right lane of northbound Highway 101 at Sheffield Drive, near Summerland, is temporarily closed and undergoing an emergency sinkhole repair.…
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2020 Avocado Festival poster released and plans for a virtual event coming together
The California Avocado Festival will have a hybrid look involving restaurant menu offerings and a virtual show, but the annual street event will not…
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