Scrubbing equipment will be required for cannabis growers to reduce odors after years of complaints
Cannabis growers expected to have requirements to reduce odors. Carpinteria Valley residents are primarily…
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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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Central Coast reacts to President Trumps 200% tariff threat on wine and spirits from European countries
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Thursday President Donald Trump threatened a 200% tariff on wine and spirits from European countries. The threat comes in…
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New ‘El Super’ market and additional stores planned for old Sears building at Santa Maria Town Center mall
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Construction of a new market and retail space is being planned for the former Sears building located at the Santa Maria Town…
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Lobster Season Ends: Traps Collected as Groups Retrieve Stranded Gear in Santa Barbara
Lobster traps are coming in to signify the end of the season. This truckload is in the Santa Barbara…
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Boston College Economist Analyzes Stock Market Drop and Recession Fears
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — U.S. stocks plunged Monday as Wall Street’s fears reached their highest level this year, with concerns over President…
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How to Invest During Market Uncertainty, According to a Santa Barbara Financial Advisor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Tim Tremblay of Tremblay Financial Services said he has guided countless clients through uncertain times like these. On…
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Apricot Lane Boutique Opens in Santa Maria with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is adjusting its ribbon-cutting schedule to encourage greater attendance. The…
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Congressman Carbajal and Senator Schiff issue letter asking for more public hearings and state oversight of plans to restart local oil production
WASHINGTON D.C.– On Monday, Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal and California Senator Adam Schiff announced a joint letter to Governor Newsom…
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Illegal Street Kitchens in Santa Barbara County Face New Crackdown
Illegal street kitchens will be the focus of a six month study by many county agencies. The kitchens have been found to have health violations by…
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Lompoc cracking down on illegal street vendors
A current outreach effort is now underway in Lompoc that is intended to reduce and prevent illegal street vending in the…
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Cafe Owner in scramble mode as egg prices skyrocket across Southern California
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you love eggs, you’ve probably noticed breakfast is getting “eggs-pensive.” “I’m really not happy about the egg…
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New Float Luxury Spa Debuts at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Float Luxury Spa has opened its third location. Float’s founder, Natalie Rowe, welcomed visitors to the spa’s grand…
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University of California workers go on multi-day strike
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Tens of thousands of University of California workers went on strike Wednesday. The workers are represented by two unions and…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors Approve 48% Pay Raise, Boosting Salaries to $171K
Santa Barbara Supervisors could be approving a large raise for their salaries. Department heads in certain positions are also up for…
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Farmers optimistic for successful year as peak Strawberry Season begins
With the calendar flipping to March later this week, the peak of strawberry season is now underway in the Santa Maria Valley, and so too is optimism…
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Santa Barbara Protest Returns at Tesla Dealership to Criticize Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Measures
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A protest was held outside a Tesla dealership in Santa Barbara in response to Elon Musk’s alliance with the Trump…
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Santa Barbara’s Downtown Organization awards individuals and businesses for contributions in the last year
The Mujeras Makers Market was honored as Business Champion of the Year in Santa Barbara. It started out as a small parking lot set up four years ago…
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Film festival followers find their way back to downtown Santa Barbara and businesses see the difference
Pizza orders went up significantly at the Cali-Forno Pizzeria in downtown during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The restaurant is…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara County Approves Wine Improvement District, New 1% Sales Tax Starts April 1
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan Tuesday to create a Wine Improvement…
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