Losing a Lease in Tough Times puts New Stress on Business Owners Looking to Relocate Fast
The Game Seeker store on State St. is closing in a couple of weeks. The lease is not being…
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Parking Operation Costs may Shift Gears with Funding Issue solutions in Santa Barbara
There could be some changes to the Santa Barbara Parking operations due to funding issues. The plan could increase revenue up to…
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South Coast City Leaders share their Current Financial and Development Conditions and Talk About What’s Next
The State of the City meeting will bring Carpinteria, Santa Barbara and Goleta together. The event is put on by the South Coast Chamber of…
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Funk Zone Hotel Project opponents lose an Appeal before the California Coastal Commission
A 250-room Garden Street hotel project is facing an appeal before the California Coastal Commission. The hotel project has already gone through…
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Pismo Beach businesses look to benefit after city is named ‘Best Small Coastal Town’ in the nation
Pismo Beach businesses are banking the city’s recent place atop a national poll of best small coastal cities in the nation will attract more visitors…
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Santa Barbara Bowl set for Full Season and a Variety of Music Styles starting Friday
The Santa Barbara Bowl opens its 2025 season this week. The first show is the Avett Brothers on a schedule that includes Jack White, Dwight…
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New efforts are Funded to Recharge Downtown Santa Barbara while a Master Plan is in Works
Activities including First Thursday are part of the ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown Santa Barbara. A new non-profit has more plans…
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Trump’s hefty tariffs send stock markets falling
By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Stock markets across Asia-Pacific and Europe fell Thursday and US markets were also set to open lower after…
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Head Start at risk of elimination after 58 years serving toddlers and children in low-income families
GOLETA, Calif. – All eyes on Capitol Hill ahead of an upcoming House budget reconciliation vote which is expected to include another round of federal…
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Trump proclaimed Wednesday as “Liberation Day.” The president’s 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto…
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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs, Economist Warns of Consumer Impact Within Six Months
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping new tariffs, dubbing the day “Liberation Day.” An economist at…
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Local strawberry crops benefitting from recent rainy weather
Just as the peak of strawberry season is about to kickoff, local crops are benefitting from recent rainstorms that have repeatedly brought…
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U.S. SBA offers relief to state small businesses and nonprofits due to October droughts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced low-interest federal disaster loans for various California businesses due to…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County prepares for cuts to Government Food Programs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Crews are working nonstop at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Sharehouse. “Busy with just trying to understand these…
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New rent-saving housing vouchers for the low income in Santa Barbara forced to be cut back due to federal funding changes
The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara says federal funding cuts will impact those seeking new vouchers. The list is currently on…
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Job seekers and businesses connect with each other at annual Santa Maria expo
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, is holding its annual Business Expo and Job Fair at…
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Central Coast Chefs and Restaurant Owners look for new products and pricing options for the coming year
The Jordano’s Food and Equipment show in Santa Barbara helps restaurant owners and chefs find cost saving ideas. Jordano’s has been in business…
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Santa Maria auto dealership now under construction to become first new major addition to Enos Ranch shopping center in several years
Construction is once again happening for the first time in several years at the high profile Enos Ranch shopping center in Santa…
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Unity Shoppe seeks community support for Spring Food Drive in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Unity Shoppe’s Spring Food Drive is in full swing in Santa Barbara. The Food Drive continues through the end of March.…
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Santa Maria hotel ‘bed tax’ revenue down in 2024 from previous year
Data released by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber shows Santa Maria Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as bed tax, was down in 2024 from the…
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