Smart planning helps summer travelers concerned about high gas prices
With millions of Americans out on the road for the summer, those taking road trips and facing very high gas prices, are leading the…
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Rollover crashes on Santa Barbara area streets lead to more safety warnings for drivers
Traffic officers explain why more rollover crashes may be taking place on surface streets.…
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Road trips are all the rage this summer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Road trips are rebounding even faster than air travel. That’s keeping the American Automobile Club’s Santa Barbara branch busy.…
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Santa Barbara hotels looking to hire staff to keep up with tourism demand
To keep up with the demand hotels across the South Coast are needing more employees. Some are hosting job…
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RVs as far as the eye can see along Rincon Parkway
Just south of the Santa Barbara County line there are RVs parked as far as the eye can see. The area is known as the Rincon…
Continue ReadingDisneyland set to reopen its Jungle Cruise ride, minus the racially insensitive stereotypes
By Leah Asmelash, CNN Disney has finally redone its Jungle Cruise ride after years of being criticized for the attraction’s controversial…
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TSA: Arrive early to Santa Barbara Airport
Passenger screening volumes at SBA are currently more than 125% of 2019…
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Santa Barbara hotels rebounding from pandemic lows to reach record highs
Visit Santa Barbara found the Santa Barbara South Coast lost more than 640,000 hotel room nights, which they say translated to more than $170 million…
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SLO Airport to close runway for construction
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport will begin construction on their runway on Thursday night.…
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Summer crowds increasing, lifeguards on alert with multiple responsibilities
Lifeguards are set for big summertime crowds along the Central Coast now that the COVID-19 rules on gathering have eased…
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Parking problems arise as Santa Barbara Airport sees record number of travelers
With Fourth of July festivities taking place nationwide, plenty of people are flying out of town this weekend at the Santa Barbara…
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Fourth of July motorists beware: CHP is watching for speeding and reckless drivers
With more cars on the road, California Highway Patrol officers are planning to be busy. They said they will be looking for speedy, reckless and…
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AAA provides safe travel tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Alys Martinez spoke with Doug Shupe from AAA for some tips on how to plan for and navigate safe holiday…
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Santa Maria Transit returns to full service, resume rates
The Santa Maria Area Transit announced it returns to full service Thursday and passengers are required to pay a fare.…
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Santa Barbara Airbus expands LAX service, adds trips to Dodgers games
Santa Barbara Airbus to resume full service schedule to LAX and day trip destinations.…
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United Airlines suspends planned service at Santa Maria Airport
United Airlines has announced it has suspended planned service at Santa Maria Public Airport…
Continue ReadingGas stations are running out of gas ahead of the holiday weekend
When tens of millions of Americans hit the road this holiday weekend, they’re going to find the highest prices for gasoline in nearly seven years.…
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City of Goleta asking for input on Local Road Safety Plan; deadline is June 30
Leaders in Goleta are asking residents to give their input on the City’s Local Road Safety Plan…
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Danish Days returning to Solvang this fall
Planning is in its early stages but organizers say more details will be released in the coming weeks.…
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Summer Solstice festivities sprout the ‘Bloom’ theme throughout Santa Barbara
The Summer Solstice celebration in Santa Barbara will include a virtual parade video and community decorations.…
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