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…
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…
Continue ReadingUS lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
A senior administration official says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that it’s no longer necessary.…
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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden opens Backcountry: ‘Where the Wild Things Have Always Been’
Letting kids be kids. That’s the goal of a new opening at The Santa Barbara Botanic…
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Santa Barbara Airport successfully starts second of two newly added flights Sunday morning
Southwest Airlines sent off its first flight to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) from SBA at 10:05 a.m. for the 70 minute-long…
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The Santa Barbara Zoo brings back “Zoo Brew”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Santa Barbara Zoo brought back “Zoo Brew” for the first time since the pandemic. The event took place Saturday afternoon…
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New flights at the Santa Barbara Airport show travel demand is returning strong after COVID
United Airlines begins service to Chicago from Santa Barbara and Southwest adds service to Sacramento. Travel demand is up heading towards the…
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