San Salvador replica ship sails into Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Days
The San Salvador replica ship will be in the Santa Barbara harbor during Old Spanish Days August 2-6. The original San Salvador was commanded by…
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Amtrak derailment in Ventura County impacts riders up and down the coast
A train derailment in Ventura County late Wednesday morning left a dozen people injured, stalling Surfliner train traffic up and down the coast. The…
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Long-planned hotel project set to begin construction in Grover Beach
A long-planned hotel project in Grover Beach, which is expected to boost tourism and additional revenue, is all set to begin construction within a…
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Santa Maria Regional Transit taking over The Breeze bus service
Santa Maria Regional Transit Services will be consolidating with The Breeze public bus service starting Saturday, July…
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PCPA kicks off much-anticipated summer season in Solvang Festival Theater
PCPA raises the curtain this weekend on its much-anticipated summer season that will return once again to the Solvang Festival…
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Pac Biz Times reports: SLO Airport and regional benefits
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Our weekly talk-back with the Pacific Coast Business Times centers on the pivotal role the San Luis Obispo County Regional…
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San Luis Obispo Airport announces new flights to Las Vegas starting December
Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday the addition of daily non-stop flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Las Vegas’ Harry Reid…
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Study indicates high levels of bacteria often found in mouth of San Luis Obispo Creek in Avila Beach
Research conducted by the Surfrider Foundation indicates bacteria levels often found at the mouth of San Luis Creek in Avila Beach exceeds state…
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Tipline Investigation: Fighting the airlines for pandemic refunds
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation takes us back to the first days of the pandemic when everything seemed to stop or shutdown.
A Santa Barbara…
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The first crossing on Paradise Road remains closed to vehicles but open to those on foot or bikes in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Los Padres Forest says Paradise Road is open for visitors on foot or bikes at the first crossing but not for cars due to the ongoing water…
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Countdown winding down to much-anticipated 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade
The much-anticipated 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is quickly approaching as the countdown to the start of the popular event is now…
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Santa Maria businesses optimistic as summer travel season nears
Santa Maria businesses are optimistic the fast approaching summer travel season will be…
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Aviation enthusiast launches charter jet service in Santa Barbara
Aviation enthusiast launches charter jet service bringing revenue to Santa…
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Train service from the Central Coast will take longer if your destination is San Clemente or San Diego
Passengers traveling to San Diego on Amtrak Pacific Surfliner trains from the Central Coast will be delayed due to a landslide north of San Clemente.…
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Fatal crash plus Caltrans work zone slows N101 traffic for hours
A fiery crash involving four cars and a truck left one person dead around 9:30 a.m. Monday just north of…
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All aboard! Santa Maria wine trolley ready to start rolling this weekend
The popular Santa Maria Valley wine trolley returns to action this weekend, ready to transport passengers around to some of the area’s favorite…
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Tourism outlook has new options for disabled visitors and a strong 2023 is expected after a cold and wet start to the year
Travel and tourism is still expected to be strong in 2023 despite the cold weather start to the year. This includes multi-day visits, day trippers…
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Santa Barbara Airport launches Sunflower program for those with non-visible disabilities
Santa Barbara Airport is joining 200 other airports across the world participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower…
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SLO County travel industry reports strong numbers for last year, including record-breaking tourist spending
The San Luis Obispo County travel industry enjoyed an extremely successful and record-breaking year in…
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Car rollover on northbound Highway 101 closes two lanes near Highway 1, all patients hospitalized
Santa Barbara County Fire Department is on the scene of a car rollover on Highway 101 just north of Highway 1.…
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