Travel Archives

Government funding shortages could slow down airport travelers over the holidays

December 20, 2024 5:49 pm John Palminteri

Travelers are not impacted at the Santa Barbara airport by any government issues with funding going on in Washington this week. There could be an…

Santa Maria asking bus riders for input on a new route to San Luis Obispo

December 20, 2024 11:26 am Dave Alley

Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is asking bus riders for their input to help create a new round trip route to San Luis…

Holiday travel takes off at the Santa Barbara Airport and beyond

December 18, 2024 11:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers may not be going over the river and through the woods like the holiday lyrics say but plenty of people are going…

Train crossing confusion in Santa Barbara may be linked to criminal activity

December 17, 2024 4:47 pm John Palminteri

A broken train crossing arm system recently may be linked to a crime. The delays for a repair technician took…

The new HOV lane takes some pressure off Hwy 101 through Carpinteria

December 16, 2024 5:26 pm John Palminteri

Highway 101 in Carpinteria now has a new additional lane. It is part of a large freeway widening project going to and from Santa…

Solvang is ready for its close-up

December 16, 2024 7:00 pm Tracy Lehr

SOLVANG, Calif. – Business is booming in Solvang and not just because of Julefest or the Hans Christian Anderson Museum – because Hollywood…

Mammoth Mountain slopes are calling

December 7, 2024 8:58 pm Tracy Lehr

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. – A portion of the John Muir quote, “The Mountains are calling and I must go,” welcomes visitors to Mammoth Lakes. Once on…

Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors support plan to reduce Speed Limits throughout the county

December 4, 2024 4:04 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – In consideration of the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, the Board of Supervisors has supported a plan to…

The train rolls on as a top alternative to drivers who don’t want to be out in freeway traffic

November 29, 2024 10:41 am John Palminteri

Train passengers say they prefer the rail route over the freeway, especially during the holiday…

CHP beginning its Thanksgiving weekend ‘maximum enforcement period’ Wednesday night

November 27, 2024 12:44 pm Dave Alley

California Highway Patrol (CHP) is set to begin its Thanksgiving weekend Maximum Enforcement Period on Wednesday…

Holiday travel season takes off

November 20, 2024 8:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Thanksgiving guests are expected to arrive earlier and stay later than usual this year. That may be something to be…

Airline workers demonstrate at SLO Airport for increased pay and safer working conditions from American Airlines subsidiary

October 28, 2024 12:25 pm Dave Alley

A group of union members who work for a subsidiary of American Airlines are demonstrating Monday at San Luis Obispo County Regional…

Feedback deadline coming up for Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions

October 16, 2024 3:45 pm John Palminteri

Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions are part of a new report. A draft plan is out. Feedback is sought by November…

Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival

October 15, 2024 5:18 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…

Campers express disappointment as popular beachside Avila Beach campsites to soon close

October 16, 2024 10:21 am Dave Alley

Campers are expressing disappointment they will soon lose the ability to spend the night stays at beachside campsites located along Avila Beach Drive…

Santa Barbara Unified School District decision to end popular overnight science camp for 5th graders sparks anger

October 9, 2024 6:35 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Parents of students at local schools are upset following Santa Barbara Unified School District’s decision to end an overnight…