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2025 Back-to-School Shoppers Cite Higher Prices and Tariff Concerns

August 13, 2025 7:59 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Many school districts start classes well before Labor Day these days, and that means back-to-school shopping is already in… Continue Reading

More Gen Xers Eyeing Career Changes as Retirement Shifts Further Out

August 1, 2025 12:58 pm Christer Schmidt

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - As more Generation X workers prepare to remain in the workforce well into their 80s, a growing number are choosing to change… Continue Reading

New businesses booming in Santa Maria, several high-profile retail projects now under construction

July 31, 2025 12:50 pm Dave Alley

Santa Maria is currently experiencing a commercial building boom with several high-profile construction projects now taking place all across the… Continue Reading

Trump’s Renewed Tariffs Announcement to Impact Local Consumers

July 8, 2025 4:50 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— “August 1st, they pay and everybody pays. Everybody has to pay,” said President Donald Trump regarding the new tariff rates he… Continue Reading

Air Pollution Control District Incentivizes Switch-Over to Clean Machines in Santa Maria

July 9, 2025 11:41 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Electric lawn mowers and more generated a buzz in Santa Maria on Wednesday. The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) of… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report offers solutions to address Santa Barbara County housing crisis

July 3, 2025 1:08 am Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A recent Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report determined the root of the housing problem is a lack of new development. The… Continue Reading

Teamsters working for MTD avert strike, just for one day

June 30, 2025 5:47 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Running for the bus may be put on hold if teamsters go on strike. The union agreed to a one-day contract extension on… Continue Reading

BLM Land Sale Proposal Threatens Carrizo Plain, Says ForestWatch

June 25, 2025 6:48 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Los Padres ForestWatch staff members are speaking out against a controversial federal proposal that could lead to the sale of… Continue Reading

New businesses coming soon to old Santa Maria Costco building, next door at site of closed restaurants

June 13, 2025 11:08 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - There's quite a bit of construction taking place along Bradley Road in Santa Maria at the site of the old Costco building, as… Continue Reading

Economic Leaders Come Together to Meet the Latest Challenges on the Central Coast

June 5, 2025 10:40 am John Palminteri

SOLVANG, Calif. – Some of the top economic minds in Santa Barbara County gathered in Solvang today for the 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Economic Summit,… Continue Reading

U.S. Department of Agriculture reverses DOGE lease terminations for nine California field offices

June 3, 2025 2:46 pm Andrew Gillies

OXNARD, Calif. – On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that lease terminations of nine field offices across California, initially… Continue Reading

Millions in Student Aid Lost to Fraud at California Colleges—Not at Santa Barbara City College

May 23, 2025 4:47 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Millions of dollars have been lost to fake applications submitted to community colleges across California, but that is not… Continue Reading

Gas Prices Fall Across Central and South Coast Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2025 4:30 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Drivers across the Central and South Coast are seeing a welcome drop in gas prices just as many prepare to hit the road for… Continue Reading

Russian national charged in connection with globe-spanning Qakbot malware scheme

May 22, 2025 12:46 pm Andrew Gillies

LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday revealed charges filed against Russian national Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov alleging… Continue Reading

Homeowners Brace for Emergency Insurance Rate Increase

May 14, 2025 6:12 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, insurance rates are going up. California just approved State Farm's 17… Continue Reading

Low Income Mark in Santa Barbara County Could be Shocking to Those Making Good Salaries

May 14, 2025 11:39 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara lifestyle and housing costs are attractive but making $98,000 a year is low income. A new study shows a jump in Santa Barbara,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Urges Congress to Protect Food Assistance Programs

May 13, 2025 11:26 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday urging Congress to protect federal food… Continue Reading

Car Donations Fuel Local Nonprofits Like KCLU on the Central Coast

May 10, 2025 8:39 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. – More and more people are donating their old cars to a variety of charities. Vehicle donation programs arrange for free pickups.… Continue Reading

Local flower shops share tariff impacts ahead of Mothers Day Weekend

May 10, 2025 2:10 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists and flower shops. “It’s been huge. Yesterday was so… Continue Reading

University of California system announces James B. Milliken as next president on Friday

May 2, 2025 5:33 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Friday, the California Board of Regents approved the appointment of James B. Milliken to serve as the 22nd president of the… Continue Reading