Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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‘World of Magic’ forecasts skeleTON of foot traffic, shares Halloween trends
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Halloween shopping is picking up at World of Magic, which is a real treat for store owner Erin Foley, especially during a…
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A $21 million budget deficit may force Santa Maria to make ‘drastic’ cuts to services
A $21 million budget deficit may result in significant reductions to services in the City of Santa…
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Port of Hueneme celebrates bananas
Going bananas is big business in the deep sea Port of…
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Harbor restaurant reopens after a modern update to the iconic landmark on Stearns Wharf
The Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf has reopened after a lengthy remodel. The restaurant is iconic on the Santa Barbara coastline where it sits…
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Job seekers get a one-on-one meeting with employers at a special event in downtown Santa Barbara
A special job fair will be held in downtown Santa Barbara this afternoon. Numerous employers will be on-site for one-on-one interviews and…
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Special food and wine events and a celebration of the Sideways movie anniversary at the Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley
The annual Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley takes place for four days this weekend. There will be wine tastings, signature dinners and the showing of…
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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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