Santa Barbara MTD service changes to occur Aug. 15
The Santa Barbara MTD’s annual service change will go into effect on Aug.…
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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…
Continue ReadingTourists 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…
Continue ReadingGas 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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Tour and hospitality workers see a strong return of visitors for the summer season
A front line tour guide on the Land Shark sizes up the summer season ahead after a COVID set back. Some hospitality experts in the Santa Barbara…
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Drought impacts boaters at Cachuma Lake
A drop in water levels and drought impacts on Lake Cachuma had crews extra busy Wednesday at the lake’s…
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EXPLAINER: How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday would work
Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and…
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Police report increase in theft of Chevrolet and GMC trucks
The Oxnard Police Department said they have seen an increase in theft of Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-sized trucks since…
Continue ReadingTourist and hospitality workers see a strong return of visitors to the Central Coast this summer season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Those who have hospitality and tourist-serving jobs are expecting an active summer season ahead, with travelers who may have…
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Santa Barbara trolleys play part in Golden State Warriors victory parade
“Santa Barbara Trolley is a family-owned and operated business, for the Golden State Warriors Organization to recognize us is unbelievable,” said…
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Highway 101 carpool lanes open Friday morning through Carpinteria
A stretch of newly built carpool lanes on Highway 101 through Carprinteria open at 5 a.m., before sunrise, Friday…
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