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…
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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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New downtown Santa Barbara group will focus on Safety and Cleanliness
A new Business Improvement District is in the works for downtown Santa Barbara. The funds raised will improve safety and…
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Joyful Cheers Fill State Street in Santa Barbara as Eagles Fans Celebrate Super Bowl Victory
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Joyful cheers filled State Street as many chanted, “E-A-G-L-E-S!” as the National Football League crowned a new Super…
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New public-private initiative will implement AI-based tools across California State University system
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Tuesday, the California State University system announced a public-private initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival begins on a rainy night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off its 40th year with a raining and electric night. The Arlington…
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Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Confusion on Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Confusion over federal funding on the Central Coast has created headaches for organizations and agencies that rely on the…
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Weekend storm brings much-needed rain to local agricultural fields
Central Coast farmers are smiling after receiving some much-needed rain over the past…
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Professional surfing competition in Pismo Beach bringing a wave of exposure and visitors to SLO County
Professional surfing is back in Pismo Beach this week with the return of the annual SLO CAL Open at Pismo…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber debuts new visitors center
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber launched its new visitors center, as well as its newly remodeled office building, during an open house event held on…
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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival celebrates 40 years
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs Feb. 4-15, 2025. It begins a few days after the Oscar…
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New SLO County offerings helping create optimism for strong tourism numbers in 2025
A slew of new attractions, events and experiences coming online this year are helping build optimism for a prosperous 2025 for those in the tourism…
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Mangione’s scooped desserts to help survivors of LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – People who enjoy Italian desserts and want to help those impacted by the fires down south can do both at the same time this…
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Wharf remains open after weekend damage from a vehicle crash
Repairs wil have to take place on a section of Stearns Wharf after an injury crash over the weekend. Protective barriers and tables were…
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