Travel Archives

Santa Barbara Airport hosting job fair to prepare for Southwest Airlines arrival

March 9, 2021 10:45 am Scott Sheahen

About 30 jobs are available at the Santa Barbara Airport. The airport is hosting the job fair Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 45 Hartley…

American Airlines offers new nonstop flights between Santa Barbara, Chicago

March 1, 2021 3:45 pm Jessica Brest

A nonstop flight to and from Chicago will be available at the Santa Barbara Airport between May and September this…

State Street promenade plans expected to extend out to fall in Santa Barbara

February 22, 2021 11:00 am John Palminteri

The city said the current ongoing public health orders prohibit many businesses from operating indoors, and the outside seating has proven to be…

Caltrans crews work through light rain and President’s Day on Hwy 1 repairs

February 12, 2021 2:46 pm Beth Farnsworth

Caltrans crews are scheduled to continue working extended shifts through the long President’s Day weekend on a storm-damaged section of Hwy 1 in Big…

Takeout Tuesday helping ring up sales for South SLO County restaurants

February 9, 2021 11:53 am Dave Alley

The South County Chambers of Commerce “Takeout Tuesday” promotional effort is helping many San Luis Obispo County restaurants ring up needed sales…

Cottage Health vaccinating 2,400 seniors in drive-up clinic today and tomorrow

February 4, 2021 2:32 pm Beth Farnsworth

Another mass vaccination event for those 75 and older is happening Thursday and Friday in the parking across from Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.…

Simi Valley teens set to become among nation’s first female Eagle Scouts

January 28, 2021 3:42 pm Beth Farnsworth

Two Ventura County teenagers will make the history books next month when they become among the nation’s first female Eagle…

Improving COVID numbers explained, additional vaccines on the way

January 26, 2021 10:55 am John Palminteri

The latest COVID-19 map shows nearly all of California in the very restrictive purple tier.…

Leisure travelers welcomed back to Santa Barbara County hotels after stay-at-home order was lifted

January 25, 2021 7:16 pm Jessica Brest

With the Southern California Regional Stay-at-Home Order lifted, Santa Barbara County announced it can once again welcome leisure travelers to stay…

Snow blankets Figueroa Mountain to create winter wonderland for visitors

January 25, 2021 6:27 pm Dave Alley

Snow blanketed the upper elevations of Figueroa Mountain on Monday to create a spectacular winter wonderland for scores of visitors who came out to…

New promotion begins to help support participating Santa Maria Valley restaurants

January 22, 2021 11:21 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is kicking off “The Great Santa Maria Takeout” promotion in an effort to help boost sales at participating…

Annual pruning event at Mission Rose Garden cancelled

January 15, 2021 1:22 pm Beth Farnsworth

A less obvious side effect of the COVID pandemic will be the appearance of straggly rose bushes this month at an iconic landmark in Santa…

Grim winter season arrives for Santa Barbara hospitality industry

January 14, 2021 11:58 am Ryan Fish

Even in pre-pandemic years, the winter has been a slow season for tourism. Now, it’s at a virtual…

US will require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 test

January 13, 2021 12:26 am The Associated Press

The CDC order applies to U.S. citizens as well as foreign travelers. The agency said it delayed the effective date until Jan. 26 to give airlines and…