Consumer Archives

New businesses coming soon to old Santa Maria Costco building, next door at site of closed restaurants

June 13, 2025 11:08 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - There's quite a bit of construction taking place along Bradley Road in Santa Maria at the site of the old Costco building, as… Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande’s ‘Buy Local’ Program Eases Impact of Traffic Way Bridge Closure

June 9, 2025 12:10 pm Jarrod Zinn

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - A vital construction project has shut down the Traffic Way bridge in Arroyo Grande. The city and chamber of commerce are… Continue Reading

Linden Square opens in Carpinteria After Years of Planning

May 22, 2025 6:02 pm John Palminteri

Linden Square has opened in Carpinteria. It is a multi-tenant location with retail, restaurants and… Continue Reading

Goleta responds with special expo as Senior needs grow on the Central Coast

May 21, 2025 4:03 pm John Palminteri

A Senior expo in Goleta connects seniors with vital information. About 15 percent of the Goleta population are… Continue Reading

California Wine, Tariffs and AI Take Center Stage at UCSB’s 2025 Economic Summit

May 12, 2025 4:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Business owners, industry leaders, and students cut their work and school days short to attend the 2025 South County Economic… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s Office warns about Deltopia entry fees and non-refundable ticket scams

April 1, 2025 12:54 pm Andrew Gillies

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Ahead of Deltopia weekend, the Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be aware of scams involving ticketed events and parking… Continue Reading

Running Strong: The Science Behind the Perfect Stride

March 27, 2025 11:40 am Ivania Montes

GOLETA, Calif. - Running as both a sport and a hobby is gaining momentum, and the numbers prove it. In Santa Barbara, the half-marathon has seen its… Continue Reading

Job seekers and businesses connect with each other at annual Santa Maria expo

March 25, 2025 11:49 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber, along with the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board, is holding its annual Business Expo and Job Fair at… Continue Reading

New ‘El Super’ market and additional stores planned for old Sears building at Santa Maria Town Center mall

March 12, 2025 11:33 am Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Construction of a new market and retail space is being planned for the former Sears building located at the Santa Maria Town… Continue Reading

Apricot Lane Boutique Opens in Santa Maria with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting

March 11, 2025 12:04 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is adjusting its ribbon-cutting schedule to encourage greater attendance. The… Continue Reading

Owner of Tri-County Produce in Santa Barbara announces retirement and store closure

March 7, 2025 1:34 pm News Channel 3-12

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – After 40 years in the Santa Barbara community, Tri-County Produce owner, John Dixon announced his retirement and closure of… Continue Reading

Lompoc cracking down on illegal street vendors

March 4, 2025 11:36 am Dave Alley

A current outreach effort is now underway in Lompoc that is intended to reduce and prevent illegal street vending in the… Continue Reading

Cafe Owner in scramble mode as egg prices skyrocket across Southern California

February 26, 2025 11:30 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you love eggs, you’ve probably noticed breakfast is getting "eggs-pensive." “I’m really not happy about the egg prices,… Continue Reading

DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles returns as official SBIFF sponsor

February 5, 2025 5:09 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles is once again an official sponsor at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Actors… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara International Film Festival begins on a rainy night

February 4, 2025 9:00 am Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival kicked off its 40th year with a raining and electric night. The Arlington… Continue Reading

President Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on January 20 that his administration would levy a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada starting February 1.

California Economic Forecast principal weighs in on delayed tariffs

February 3, 2025 4:53 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The principal with the California Economic Forecast said tariffs proposed by President Trump have been delayed for 30 days at… Continue Reading

Concerns of price gouging after L.A. wildfires at Cal Poly

January 22, 2025 12:00 pm Jarrod Zinn

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - A Cal Poly business professor is raising caution flags about housing, rental rates, and price gouging as people begin… Continue Reading

Santa Maria restaurant month begins with businesses looking to cook up sales and deals for diners

January 10, 2025 12:08 pm Dave Alley

A popular annual promotion at helps cook up restaurant sales as well as provide specia deals for diners in the Santa Maria Valley begins today on… Continue Reading

New video created to promote safe and secure shopping environment at Santa Maria Town Center mall

December 17, 2024 11:48 am Dave Alley

A new public service announcement video has been created by multiple partners to help assure there is a safe and secure environment for visitors to… Continue Reading

Parent companies of Carquest agree to pay $750,000 to settle allegations of false advertising

October 17, 2024 3:37 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Thursday that Carquest's parent company has agreed to pay… Continue Reading