Excitement grows as strawberry season begins in Santa Maria
As spring arrives, so too does another much-anticipated strawberry season in the Santa Maria…
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Tipline Investigation: Orcutt Family’s Zombie Loan Nightmare
We have to go back 15 years to the housing crisis, when many people owed more for their home than it was worth. It was called being “upside down”…
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The cruise ship schedule in Santa Barbara could be shortened up after months of meetings
The Santa Barbara waterfront could be seeing fewer cruise ship visits in coming years. The Discovery Princess is the only one in March. Three will…
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Special senior food distribution helps bridge limited food budgets amidst rising costs
A special distribution from the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County is available for seniors twice a month. Groceries and fresh produce are provided.…
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Santa Maria Airport looking to add new airline service, seeking input from local travelers
The Santa Maria Public Airport (SMX) is looking to add new commercial flights and is seeking public input on the community’s air service…
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Beginning steps to bring housing to the Paseo Nuevo mall goes to Santa Barbara City Council
The Paseo Nuevo Mall may be converted into a 500-unit housing site in Santa Barbara. The city council will discuss the plan…
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Gold and guitars among trends at Santa Barbara pawn shop
A local pawn shop often serves as a bellwether during social and financial instability.…
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Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day come with unique ideas for lovers and those who take a pass
Hand sewn Valentine’s hoodies are available at Zoe Bikini in Santa Barbara. Many businesses have specials before and after Valentine’s including a…
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Thousands of seats available as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens, even with many sell-out events
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival opens with several sold out events. Thousands of sears are still available for movies and special…
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Local businesses looking to score big from 49ers Super Bowl appearance
After the San Francisco 49ers’ dramatic comeback victory in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, many Central Coast businesses are looking to score big…
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New report highlights how workers travel into, out of, and within Santa Barbara County
A new report from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) sheds like on the regional travel patterns that could shape future…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to finalize $6 million loan to Housing Authority for Quality Inn purchase
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to adopt an ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting, finalizing a $6 million loan agreement…
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Volunteers set for homeless Point in Time count Wednesday morning
The Point in Time homeless count will take place Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. The findings will be used to gain federal funding for homeless…
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Roger Durling set for another five years with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Executive Director Roger Durling has signed a new five year contract. It runs through…
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Hotel project appeal may mean the end of the Press Room bar in Santa Barbara
An appeal on a hotel project has been led by supporters of the Press Room pub which will be displaced. The Santa Barbara City Council deals with the…
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Two young entrepreneurs bring Mister Softee ice cream to Santa Barbara
Mister Softee opens in Santa Barbara with two owners in their young…
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South Coast business leaders meet with a state official about their challenges in 2024
An advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, Dee Dee Myers met with South Coast business leaders Thursday. They talked about challenges, and solutions gong…
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La Cumbre Plaza housing development prompts Community Open House on Wednesday
Macy’s at La Cumbre Plaza, one of Santa Barbara’s last department stores, is targeted for a large housing project and is the focus of a Community…
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Santa Maria Valley restaurants offering diners special deals during annual month-long promotion
A popular annual promotion is set to cook up restaurant sales in the Santa Maria Valley beginning…
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Santa Barbara waterfront areas expected to be fully reopened after recent tidal overflow event
The Santa Barbara waterfront is still getting cleaned up after the tidal overflow last week. All of the parking lots are now expected to be reopened…
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