Travel Archives

COVID-19 brings changes to Santa Barbara Airport

September 23, 2020 11:49 am Ryan Fish

Those taking to the skies now can expect a different-looking travel…

Field of Light at Sensorio gives back to local charities

September 23, 2020 11:38 am Genelle Padilla

The Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles is shining a light on local charities that are supporting the community during the pandemic and recent…

Local Red Cross first responders helping with Creek Fire disaster relief

September 17, 2020 10:32 am Beth Farnsworth

The American Red Cross Day of Giving starts here at home. And, in nine other western states battling deadly and devastating wildfires during a…

Pismo Beach City Council approves temporary ordinance regulating street vendors

September 15, 2020 8:07 pm Anikka Abbott

The Pismo Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to approve an urgency ordinance regarding street vendors around the pier and on the…

Santa Ynez Valley transit returns full service with COVID-19 safety protocols

September 11, 2020 2:00 pm Julia Nguyen

Santa Ynez Valley Transit returns to full service on Friday.…

SLO Airport director leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport

September 10, 2020 6:12 pm Dave Alley

SLO Airport Director Kevin Bumen is leaving to accept new position with San Francisco International Airport.…

Santa Barbara hotels face uncertain fall, winter

September 9, 2020 12:09 pm Ryan Fish

Last-minute bookings and road trip travelers filled hotel rooms during the summer, but that stream of business could dry up in the next few…

Santa Barbara MTD bus driver tests positive for COVID-19

September 8, 2020 5:03 pm Julia Nguyen

Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District confirms that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon.…

Black bear cub hit by car off Hwy 154 near Cachuma Lake

September 4, 2020 10:28 am Beth Farnsworth

Motorists first began noticing the small Black Bear cub last month. It was scrambling just off the side of the road along a narrow stretch of Hwy…

Oxnard beaches to remain open during Labor Day weekend, with restrictions

September 4, 2020 12:43 pm Genelle Padilla

Oxnard beaches will remain open this Labor Day weekend, but certain restrictions will be in place to help slow the spread of…

Going to the beach during a beach closure is still on the agenda if you are active

September 4, 2020 11:18 am John Palminteri

Closed beaches are still open for recreation, just not gathering. Warnings and education first, then a citation if you persist. (Photo: John…

Commemorating the one year anniversary of the Conception dive boat tragedy

September 2, 2020 7:36 pm Beth Farnsworth

It feels as though more than one year has passed since the Conception dive boat tragedy, a gut-wrenching trauma that took the lives of 34 people on…

‘Go-To Guy’: South Coast hotel leader awarded for helping hospitality industry

September 1, 2020 11:56 am Ryan Fish

Ramada by Wyndham SB’s Tom Patton has been active in helping hospitality businesses adjust during the…

Allegiant to add flight to Mesa, Arizona from Santa Maria Airport

August 27, 2020 7:26 pm Anikka Abbott

The Santa Maria Public Airport announced a new commercial flight to Arizona. The new addition comes as more people are traveling…

Santa Maria Airport adds Phoenix flight

August 27, 2020 12:23 pm Travis Schlepp

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Airport will soon have service to Phoenix. The airport announced Thursday that Allegiant Air will provide…

Road trips driving Santa Barbara’s gradual summer tourism recovery

August 25, 2020 6:17 pm Ryan Fish

Hotel room occupancy is still below normal for this time of year–but more have been filling up since June and early…

Lyft and Uber rolling along thanks to emergency stay

August 20, 2020 7:09 pm Beth Farnsworth

You can still catch a Lyft or Uber ride after midnight Thursday thanks to an appellate court ruling and an emergency stay.…

Sinkhole repair causes traffic delays on Highway 101 near Montecito

August 20, 2020 12:19 pm Cassie Amundson

The right lane of northbound Highway 101 at Sheffield Drive, near Summerland, is temporarily closed and undergoing an emergency sinkhole repair.…

2020 Avocado Festival poster released and plans for a virtual event coming together

August 14, 2020 4:51 pm John Palminteri

The California Avocado Festival will have a hybrid look involving restaurant menu offerings and a virtual show, but the annual street event will not…

Santa Barbara Airport to host music concert with Kenny Loggins

August 11, 2020 4:53 pm Julia Nguyen

Santa Barbara Airport will be featured in a summer concert festival with special local guest Kenny Loggins performing.…