Regional stay-at-home order expected to be extended
Southern California’s stay-at-home order was originally set to expire on… Continue Reading
Economy
Santa Barbara shopping spree sees gift returns, post-holiday sales
Christmas has concluded but it was all about the bargains for people in Paseo Nuevo this… Continue Reading
Santa Maria bustling with last-minute shoppers
The rush was on to conclude Christmas shopping with little time to spare for those at the Santa Maria Town Center… Continue Reading
Elves at Santa’s Christmas Cheer Workshop spread holiday joy on a small scale
There is a magical place, somewhat hidden away, in downtown Santa Barbara. It is one of Santa's workshops, tucked inside the Unity Shoppe toy… Continue Reading
Shop local and last minute takes the giving spirit into 2021
Last minute shopping during the pandemic holiday season could be one of the bright spots as we close the chapter on 2020 and head into 2021.… Continue Reading
Ventura Harbor Village hosts Holiday CAN-Tree Food Drive
Ventura Harbor Village is the latest spot to embody the giving spirit of the season with a Holiday CAN-Tree Food Drive for Food Share Ventura… Continue Reading
Sansum CEO sends open letter to patients with dire COVID-19 message
A lengthy, nine page letter went out Tuesday from Sanum Clinic updating its patient community on all things having to do with COVID-19. It was… Continue Reading
Lompoc Unified School District rallies community support to feed families in need
The spirit of giving during the on-going COVID pandemic was boosted by the Lompoc Unified School District with a Winter Grocery Basket distribution… Continue Reading
Santa Maria area businesses reporting strong holiday shopping sales
Many Santa Maria Valley businesses are reporting strong sales for the holiday shopping season, despite having to work through a pandemic and health… Continue Reading
Last minute gift rush on the Central Coast may be eased with a local trip not a computer click
Local retailers ready to keep pace with online giants to serve their customers in time for gift giving.… Continue Reading
SB Co Health Officer on London COVID-19 virus mutations: ‘Unheard of’
Local health officers in our tri-county area are closely monitoring the lockdown situation in London after learning that the COVID-19 virus there… Continue Reading
Solvang Julefest bringing back holiday spirit
The annual Solvang Julefest has returned to town in celebration of the winter holiday… Continue Reading
Art From Scrap celebrates 30 years of creative reuse
Art From Scrap is celebrating its 30th anniversary this… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County’s new COVID-19 cases reach troubling peak
The number of new coronavirus cases in Santa Barbara County has hit a troubling new… Continue Reading
Tipline Investigation: 101 year old fights with insurance company to stay in her home
One of the toughest battlegrounds in the fight against COVD-19 has played out at senior living facilities. Outbreaks can sweep through killing dozens… Continue Reading
SoCal region hits 0% ICU capacity as coronavirus surges
Today California reported a one-day record of 379 deaths and over 52,000 new coronavirus… Continue Reading
Brief truce in Carpinteria cannabis wars
One grower makes a pact with neighbors and sets the “gold standard” for odor control. Will others follow… Continue Reading
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus
The number of applications increased from 862,000 the previous week.… Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines coming to Santa Barbara Airport
Santa Barbara Airport will have a new airline providing flights in 2021.… Continue Reading
Santa Maria Public Library launches service to help veterans and others find employment
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Job seekers in Santa Maria have a new resource to help them reach their goals.
The City of Santa Maria Public Library has… Continue Reading