Downtown businesses launch their own ‘locals night’ block party to reinvigorate the area
The 500 block of State Street is having a locals block party to reinvigorate the scene. There will be food discounts, games and a pie eating…
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New students find furnishing deals as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
The Isla Vista two day move in sale will help students who are furnishing their new apartments near UCSB. The event is coordinated by the Isla Vista…
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New program launches to help connect Santa Maria Valley businesses with resources and job seekers
A new program has been created in collaboration with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber and Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board to help…
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New asphalt going down on Coast Village Road in a nine-phase project
New asphalt is going down on Coast Village Road in a nine-phase project. The work will take place between 6 p.m. and 9…
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Hot weather heats up business with shoppers looking for air conditioning and shade
The heat wave this week is bringing out many people but the extreme sun may also have its challenges. The temperature on State St. hit 101 by mid…
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Signs are up for the new Santa Barbara Farmers’ Market location
Signs went up Friday to explain the Saturday Farmers Market new location happening September 28th.…
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Surfliner Inn train station parking lot project in Carpinteria set for environmental review
The Surfliner Inn project in Carpinteria is on track for an Architectural Review. A date for the hearing has not been…
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CAUSE and MICOP advocate for better pay for farm workers in Santa Barbara County
Local non-profit organizations Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project…
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Construction ‘scares off customers’ at Las Aves business complex in Santa BarbaraÂ
Tenants at Las Aves business complex in Santa Barbara are faced with major construction on…
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Vineyard workers come together for a special health fair with food and music
A special wellness fair for Santa Barbara county vineyard workers takes place this weekend in Buellton. Managers say this fair helps with a…
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Downtown Santa Barbara rides a summer wave of events into fall and winter activities
A street party for the Lobero Theatre Saturday is one of the positive moments for the summer season in downtown Santa Barbara. More events for fall…
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Fundraiser Expo brings in rare and classic cars to help future vocational facility plans in Santa Barbara
The Community Hot Rod Project’s Auto Expo fundraiser is Sunday at Santa Barbara City College. It will raise money for a new vocational…
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Vandenberg works on solutions to expanded SpaceX launches from the Central Coast base
Space X rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base have been a growing concern to the California Coastal Commission. Already there have been…
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El Desfile Historico brings out thousands to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days
El Desfile Historico, the Fiesta parade for 2024 drew thousands to the Santa Barbara waterfront. This is the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish…
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Santa Barbara’s Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce highlights accomplishments during Fiesta
The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hoping to highlight its accomplishments at a pre-Fiesta gathering. There have been many…
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Popular clothing shop stocks up for Fiesta Week in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A popular clothing store in Santa Barbara is going all out ahead of Fiesta Week. Owners of Viva describe their business as…
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Florabundance celebrates 30 years in business with Petals of Appreciation on Saturday
Florabundance is celebrating 30 years in business as a floral wholesaler with a special, day-long event — Petals of Appreciation — set up…
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Parking, planning, and preparing will be the key to the 100th Old Spanish Days celebration
The pubic is asked to make their plans in advance. Old Spanish Days is starting to come together with less than a week to go before the open days…
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El Mercado De la Guerra takes on a special look for 2024 Old Spanish Days
Fiesta 2024 will feature a traditional Mercado de la Guerra in Santa Barbara with the public encouraged to connect out to State Street and a stage at…
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New plan to increase jobs and economic vitality involves the South Coast Chamber and Santa Barbara City
An economic plan for downtown Santa Barbara could involve the South Coast Chamber of Commerce. The city is considering a…
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