South Coast Cities share goals and challenges in 2024 and beyond
The South Coast Chamber of Commerce welcomed the leaders of Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria to share their goals and challenges going forward. …
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Hancock College students develop app that connects users to local agricultural businesses
Allan Hancock Students have helped develop a new app that connects users with Santa Barbara County agricultural businesses, such as local farms,…
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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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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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Son’s food allergies inspire mom to start cookie business in Santa Barbara
When her son was diagnosed with food allergies, Annette Rodriguez was heartbroken that he wouldn’t be able to enjoy his favorite desserts, like…
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Arlington Theatre will “not be impacted” by Metropolitan Theaters Chapter 11 reorganization
Metropolitan Theaters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, but that does not mean it will close the Arlington Theatre on State Street in Santa…
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Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture offers new business course for artists
The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture is offering artists a chance to develop business skills.…
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Consumer alert issued for emerging fraud trends using recent technological advancements
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office detailed some new trends in fraud in the surrounding area that involve the use of recent technological…
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Aperitivo restaurant and wine bar claims honored spot in nationwide Yelp listing
Tucked away in a small, cozy spot off State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, the Aperitivo wine bar and restaurant at 7 W. Haley St. is not hidden…
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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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Anderson Aquatics makes a splash in Santa Barbara
Located at 22 Anacapa Street in the Funk Zone, this brand-new aquatic center is open to people of all ages and ability…
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Chicken & Waffles shop Bruxie opens in Santa Barbara
Bruxie held its Grand Opening at Paseo Nuevo in downtown Santa Barbara on Monday. Patrons snacked on waffle sandwiches and seasoned chicken…
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Santa Barbara City Council approves tenant protections ordinance without rent cap
After a nearly four-hour meeting, the Santa Barbara City Council approved a tenant protections ordinance, but tenants and advocacy groups said it is…
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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 Maria company provides new specialized lab equipment at Marian Regional Medical Center
New specialized laboratory equipment that can dramatically increase the diagnosis of disease is now in operation at Marian Regional Medical Center in…
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EXCLUSIVE: Dignity Moves tours News Channel 3 at its third interim supportive housing La Posada in Santa Barbara
Dignity Moves is breaking ground on its third Santa Barbara County Location at La Posada Village.…
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UCSB Alumni launches sustainable children’s clothing to help local kids in Ventura
Jennifer Siemens of Ventura, a local UCSB alumni, decided to launch a clothing business called California Kids Collection after seeing a gap in…
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How is the largest crop in the Santa Maria Valley holding up this winter?
California, and more specifically the Santa Maria Valley, is the home of the largest strawberry harvest distributed across the nation and into…
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Harvard graduate launches nonalcoholic cocktail business from Santa Barbara to Boston
Vanessa Royle, a Harvard graduate who was once addicted to alcohol, has turned into a successful entrepreneur selling nonalcoholic drinks in Santa…
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Holiday week travel on the Central Coast is often one of the busiest of the year
This week will be one of the busiest of the year for travel on the Central Coast with millions of Americans on vacation. Top spots to visit will be…
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