City of Santa Barbara considers sales tax increase
To help maintain essential services, the City of Santa Barbara is considering to put a half-cent sales tax measure on November’s…
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I Madonnari brings a colorful display of chalk art to the Santa Barbara Old Mission for the weekend
I Madonnari comes alive at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara this weekend. It is a benefit for the Children’s Creative…
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Isla Vista Food Co-op establishes roots in Santa Barbara
After 52 years the Isla Vista Food Co-Op has expanded into Santa Barbara. It is the only store of its kind in the…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns this week with local businesses looking to rope in more sales
The 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade returns this week with many local businesses looking to score big over the next several…
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Annual SLO County tourism report shows strong numbers over the past year
An annual report released by Visit SLO CAL, San Luis Obispo County’s official tourism marketing and management organization, shows travel numbers…
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Santa Maria students get a dose of ‘reality’ at financial literacy event
Hundreds of Santa Maria High School students were able to experience what it’s like to budget personal funds during a financial literacy educational…
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Esau’s Cafe is home to Carpinteria’s first permanent outdoor parklet
If you enjoy eating outdoors, year-round, add Carpinteria to your…
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Future of Fiesta 5 Theatres in Santa Barbara in limbo
Metropolitan Theatres Corporation’s lease at Fiesta 5 Theatres in downtown Santa Barbara is coming to an end and the city of Santa Barbara is looking…
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Santa Barbara could see its parking fund ‘go negative’ without changes soon
Parking fees may be changed in Santa Barbara to raise more money during difficult budget times. A projection under the current structure shows the…
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Santa Barbara releases Transient Occupancy Tax results for March
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Transient Occupancy Tax report for March 2024, indicates $2.3 million was collected in the ninth month of the city’s…
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Santa Barbara gas prices up nearly ten cents this week
Gas prices across Santa Barbara rose by an average of 8.8 cents in the last week for an average total of $5.25 per gallon according to a survey…
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The Murphy Auto Museum set to permanently close its doors
Executive director, David Neel, told your News Channel the last day for regular hours will be July 7th. After that date, everything will be sold…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber adds two new staff members, including Hispanic business representative
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber has announced it has added two new staff members, including a Hispanic Business Development and Services…
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Inaugural ‘State of San Luis Obispo County’ delivered Thursday
San Luis Obispo County will hold its inaugural “State of the County” during a two-hour address Thursday…
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Santa Maria declares impasse in labor negotiations with local firefighters union Thursday
The City of Santa Maria declared an impasse in negotiations with Fire Fighters Union Local 2020 on Thursday which means the parties will now enter…
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Refunds uncertain with cancellation of Skull & Roses in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-The 6th Skull & Roses that was supposed to happen on April 19-21 has been canceled. Last year Phil Lesh headlined the multi-day…
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Federal funding arrives to help the Santa Barbara Airport with its ongoing upgrades to the terminal, runways and other services
With work already in progress at the Santa Barbara Airport in the background, a presentation of funding from the federal government is helping to…
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Commercial development planned for high-profile property along Betteravia Road in Santa Maria
Plans are in the works to develop the last remaining empty piece of property within The Crossroads shopping center in Santa…
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Spring break energizes the economy after a soggy start to the year on the Central Coast
Spring break will be a boost for visitor serving businesses on the Central Coast. Some schools let their students out in early March, most are out…
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Old Spanish Days kicks off events leading up to the 100th Fiesta celebration
Old Spanish Days activities are beginning in Santa Barbara to celebrate 100 years. Spirit tryouts start in…
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