Travel Archives

Renovated runway and several new additions coming to the Santa Maria Airport

August 28, 2025 12:01 pm Dave Alley

Work is now underway to rehabilitate the runway at the Santa Maria Airport (SMX) and is latest in series of improvements coming soon to the… Continue Reading

Jet Bridge at Santa Barbara Airport Collapses During Maintenance, Injuring Two Employees

August 26, 2025 10:39 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A jet bridge that was out of service collapsed at the Santa Barbara Airport during maintenance Tuesday morning, resulting in… Continue Reading

Metrolink Train Service from Ventura County to Santa Barbara and Goleta Delayed to 2026

August 25, 2025 5:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. — The plan to offer a morning Metrolink train northbound and an afternoon return trip southbound on the… Continue Reading

Weekend Avila Beach Goers Wanting to Beat The Heat Need to Plan Ahead for Construction Detours

August 22, 2025 10:57 am Jarrod Zinn

AVILA BEACH, Calif. – Many people have their eyes on our coast this weekend to beat the heat. Businesses are hoping for an influx of customers at… Continue Reading

Solid Sunshine Heats Up Businesses After a Simmering Summer Season in Santa Barbara

August 22, 2025 11:10 am John Palminteri

Waterfront area businesses in Santa Barbara are getting a taste of the real summer weather this weekend. Until now the days since June have been… Continue Reading

Caltrans Begins Pavement Rehabilitation Project on State Route 150 in Santa Paula

August 22, 2025 1:08 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from CalTrans regarding a pavement rehabilitation project in Santa Paula SANTA PAULA, Calif. – Caltrans announces the… Continue Reading

SBCAG and Santa Barbara MTD Team Up to Offer Free Rides on Route 19X

August 21, 2025 5:32 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from Santa Barbara County Association of Governments regarding free rides on MTD Route 19X as the school year… Continue Reading

Top 10 US destinations for fitness lovers to visit

August 21, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

Hers reports the top 10 U.S. destinations for fitness lovers, including San Diego and Minneapolis, based on… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Approve Modoc Path Construction Contract

August 19, 2025 1:10 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department regarding construction contract approval for Phase II of the Modoc… Continue Reading

E-Bike Enforcement and Education Increasing in Santa Barbara After a Grand Jury Investigation

August 18, 2025 11:46 am John Palminteri

A Santa Barbara Police officer inspects broken car parts and a damaged e bike after a crash in downtown Santa Barbara. Two boys were taken to the… Continue Reading

Sun shines on final day of Wings Over Camarillo

August 17, 2025 8:50 pm Tracy Lehr

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Skydivers enjoyed sunny skies on the final day of Wings over Camarillo. On Saturday, pilots performed on a cloudy afternoon,… Continue Reading

MTD Bus fares going up Monday from Goleta to Carpinteria

August 15, 2025 11:07 am John Palminteri

The MTD is raising its fares Monday. The adult fare will be $2.50 up from… Continue Reading

From Burning Man to Yellowstone: Why nomads are choosing buses over vans

August 14, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

BusesForSale.com reports a shift from van life to bus life, as nomads seek more space, authenticity, and… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Airport gives passengers a week of perks during special appreciation event

August 12, 2025 11:29 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Airport is celebrating Passenger Appreciation Week. This year the passenger count is expect to exceed 1-million for the fourth… Continue Reading

Santa Maria Regional Transit Offers Free Rides for Back-To-School

August 8, 2025 1:29 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the City of Santa Maria regarding free Santa Maria Regional Transit rides for the back-to-school season SANTA… Continue Reading

Central Coast Train Passengers Reverted to Bus Rides to Avoid Massive Bridge Project

August 5, 2025 2:22 pm John Palminteri

The massive La Canada bridge on Vandenberg Space Force base is going through a replacement. Passengers are getting a bus ride around the project… Continue Reading

5 best airports in the US to get stuck in during layovers

August 5, 2025 2:43 pm Stacker

Way.com reports the top 5 U.S. airports to get stuck in during layovers, highlighting amenities that enhance… Continue Reading

Tsunami advisory lifted across the Central Coast and all Southern California shorelines

July 30, 2025 8:20 pm Dave Alley

A Tsunami Advisory that had been placed across the California coastline for several hours was lifted early Wednesday afternoon for San Luis Obispo… Continue Reading

Grateful fans enjoy Summer Dead Fest in Ventura

July 26, 2025 8:54 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The first Summer Dead Fest brought four days of music to Ventura. Grahame Lesh, the son of the late Grateful Dead bassist Phil… Continue Reading

Emergency communications back online following repairs to severed line at construction site

July 23, 2025 11:15 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, Calif. – Emergency communications systems, including 911 and air traffic control towers, across Santa… Continue Reading