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Creative economic survival ideas rolling out with the unpredictable new year

January 14, 2021 10:45 am John Palminteri

New promenade landscaping in Santa Barbara will be part of the beautification going forward in 2021 as businesses reopen. (Photo: John…

SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce releases new ‘Heart of the Community’ campaign

January 12, 2021 3:21 pm Beth Farnsworth

Business is personal. That’s the message behind a new ‘Heart of the Community – Safe Return to Work’ video campaign. The 30-second clip highlights…

Family recipe for resilience in 2021

January 1, 2021 11:57 am Beth Farnsworth

There is a recipe for resilience during these strange times. For two generations of the Fleming family, the ingredients include equal parts flour,…

Outlooks call for personal and economic comebacks in 2021

December 30, 2020 10:32 am John Palminteri

Francesca’s store on State St. in Santa Barbara is closing and at least four vacancies will be available in the 700 block to start 2021.
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Gift cards boost end of year sales at struggling local businesses

December 29, 2020 10:26 am John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Gift cards were a popular gift during the COVID crisis. They were bought and sent, instead of spending time inside stores or…

Lompoc Unified School District rallies community support to feed families in need

December 22, 2020 11:59 am Beth Farnsworth

The spirit of giving during the on-going COVID pandemic was boosted by the Lompoc Unified School District with a Winter Grocery Basket distribution…

New gate, parking signs and overnight messages installed to curb issues at Santa Barbara’s Pershing Park

December 22, 2020 11:44 am John Palminteri

New security gates have gone up along with parking restriction signs at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara.…

Santa Maria area businesses reporting strong holiday shopping sales

December 22, 2020 11:35 am Dave Alley

Many Santa Maria Valley businesses are reporting strong sales for the holiday shopping season, despite having to work through a pandemic and health…

Last minute gift rush on the Central Coast may be eased with a local trip not a computer click

December 22, 2020 11:27 am John Palminteri

Local retailers ready to keep pace with online giants to serve their customers in time for gift giving.…

Solvang restaurant owner cautions other businesses after being issued warning for eating inside his own building

December 21, 2020 7:51 pm Tracy Lehr

The owner of Peasants FEAST restaurant in Solvang has a warning for other business…

SB Co Health Officer on London COVID-19 virus mutations: ‘Unheard of’

December 21, 2020 3:50 pm Beth Farnsworth

Local health officers in our tri-county area are closely monitoring the lockdown situation in London after learning that the COVID-19 virus there…

Tipline Investigation: 101 year old fights with insurance company to stay in her home

December 17, 2020 9:17 am C.J. Ward

One of the toughest battlegrounds in the fight against COVD-19 has played out at senior living facilities. Outbreaks can sweep through killing dozens…

Takeout dining allowed at outdoor seating areas in some San Luis Obispo County cities, with restrictions

December 14, 2020 6:21 pm Dave Alley

Outdoor dining is allowed once again in San Luis Obispo County, but with several restrictions in…

“Rats nest of incompetence,” how one lawmaker describes the failure of California’s unemployment system

December 10, 2020 11:55 am C.J. Ward

The NewsChannel has been investigating problems at the EDD since May and one of the top complaints we receive involves problems with the EDD’s…

Holiday Horns perform at Paseo Nuevo mall in Santa Barbara

December 5, 2020 9:13 pm Tracy Lehr

People strolling around the Christmas tree this weekend at Paseo Nuevo shopping mall enjoyed the first free performance by the Holiday Horns Brass…

Teresa Russell performs at a safe distance in Ventura as lockdown looms

December 5, 2020 9:20 pm Tracy Lehr

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon served diners outdoors on Friday night.…

The rush is on to beat possible new COVID restrictions

December 4, 2020 10:44 am John Palminteri

If you are seeing people in more of a rush today, it may be because of the dire warnings of another limited shut down due to rising COVID-19 cases in…