Teachers tour tech sites to help students make connections for the future
Carpinteria teachers went on a tech tour to see what jobs their students could qualify for. They visited two companies and UC Santa…
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The Nature Track Film Festival celebrates its 5th year and moves to Goleta for the weekend
The Nature Track Film Festival enters its fifth year with a weekend of movies in Goleta. The event will also feature discussion panels, and field…
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‘State of SLO County tourism’ delivered at San Luis Obispo travel summit
The state of the San Luis Obispo County tourism industry is set to be delivered Thursday afternoon at the 2023 Destination Summit in San Luis…
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13 cruise ships to visit Santa Barbara waters for the fall season
This fall, 13 cruise ship stops are set in Santa Barbara. Most have a capacity of around…
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M. Special brews lemon ale for annual Goleta Lemon Festival
Lemons have always had a zesty history with the Goleta region. Ahead of the Goleta Lemon Festival, M. Special has brewed a special Lemon Ale.…
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Isla Vista grows by thousands in one week, and the economy rebounds
Isla Vista has come alive again after a quiet summer. Thousands have returned in the last week. The UC Santa Barbara school year starts…
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Santa Barbara region experiences summer economic post-pandemic plateau
After two years of an economic boost post-pandemic, the Santa Barbara region is experiencing a decline in reported summer hotel stays and retail…
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Vons brings first Pavilions store to Santa Barbara and donates to local schools
Vons has opened its first Pavilions store in Santa Barbara County with a rebranding and celebration on Coast Village Road.…
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Santa Maria residents potentially facing another increase in water and sewer rates
Santa Maria residents and business owners may soon be facing another round of water and sewer rate…
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Shelves empty out at Carpinteria’s Rite Aid in its final days
Shelves are clearing out as the Rite Aid in Carpinteria closes Sept. 19. Discounts have been up to 75%…
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Higher gas prices hit the Central Coast, some areas see prices above $6 per gallon
Gas prices on the Central Coast continue to rise, putting further financial pressure on commuters, truckers and local…
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SLO County partners with Santa Barbara County and “REACH” for Resilience Roadmap
Wednesday’s talk-back with San Luis Obispo County leaders featured Michael Foote, Project Manager for Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH).…
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Hospitality Summer Games in Santa Barbara builds teamwork and is a showcase for service
Striving to be the best at guest services on all levels, the hotel and hospitality workers are taking part in the “Hotel Olympics” in Santa…
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San Luis Obispo County agricultural sector posts record high in value for second consecutive year
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures released the 2022 production statistics for the local agricultural…
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Testing new design ideas for downtown Santa Barbara may be in the city’s promenade future
There cold be some trial changes coming in downtown Santa Barbara to help improve foot traffic and boost the economy while a master plan is worked…
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Governments of California and Australia sign climate change response memorandum
On Tuesday, Governor Newsom and the Australian Ambassador to the United States Dr. Kevin Rudd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating a…
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The 2023 California Mid-State Fair by the numbers and official competition winners
The 77th annual California Mid-State Fair has completed its 12-day run with its “Shake, Rattle, and Roll”…
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Mercado de la Guerra opens with food and entertainment downtown Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Days
The Mercado de la Guerra will be open Wednesday through Saturday in Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Days. A second mercado will be open Thursday…
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Grover Beach streetscape project to dramatically remake downtown corridor, enhancing public safety and business opportunities
The City of Grover Beach has finalized plans to redesign an important section of West Grand Avenue that aims to improve public safety, as well as…
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Carpinteria High FFA grows with students planning college courses and careers in agriculture
Carpinteria High FFA grows with students planning college courses and careers in agriculture. They are also set for an open house and the Ventura…
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