Retail rush is on to make a holiday deadline and beat the rain
Retailers are hoping customers rush in now for their holiday shopping before the rain arrives next week. Many businesses said they need as much help…
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Cool Cat Cafe’s new “Swag Shack” sending 10% of retail sales to families displaced by Maui fires
Cool Cat Cafe in Pismo Beach announced its new “Swag Shack” store will be sending 10% of its retail sales to families who were displaced by this…
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Arroyo Grande publishes 2024 Winter and Spring Activity Guide online
The City of Arroyo Grande announced it has published the 2024 Winter and Spring Activity Guide online for community members to check…
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Atascadero Chamber of Commerce launches 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced it has launched the 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport program, partnering with more than 50 local…
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San Luis Obispo offering free parking during holiday season
The City of San Luis Obispo is offering 12 days of free parking between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s…
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Goleta encourages residents to shop local during holidays with new online city business directory
The City of Goleta is encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season with a new online city business directory:…
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With the busy holiday season here the US Postal Service offers tips for timely and safe shipping
As the holiday season ramps up, the Postal Service is offering suggestions to customers to make sure their packages and letters are received on time…
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Holiday shopping demand will be both on line and in person throughout the Central Coast
Holiday shopping may see the battle not in the department stores but online against in person. Shoppers are checking the deals out on the day after…
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Chicken Little and other local shops have Black Friday deals, too
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Chicken Little has decked the walls of its window displays with popular items including Santa Baby pajamas , stuffed animals…
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City of San Luis Obispo offering rewards to incentivize shopping local this holiday season
The City of San Luis Obispo announced it will be offering rewards to incentivize people to shop local during this holiday…
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USPS Operation Santa Letter Adoption program now open
The US Postal Service announced the return of Operation Santa, a program that allows participants to adopt a letter written to Santa and help out…
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Sock skating comes to Santa Barbara at MOXI for Winter weather experience without cold temps
Seaside Sock Skating is taking place on the roof of the MOXI museum in Santa Barbara. The special event is included in the cost of…
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Police warn of scammers impersonating law enforcement and demanding money
The Santa Barbara Police Department issued a consumer alert regarding scam calls impersonating police officers that have been reported in the…
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“Zoo Lights” Illuminates Santa Barbara Zoo for Second Year
With roughly 50,000 led bulbs, “Zoo Lights” allows visitors to experience the Santa Barbara Zoo in a completely different…
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Goleta kickstarts holiday season with new online business directory
Now that the city of Goleta has released its free online business directory called Good Land Good Shopping, Anthony Estrella, owner of 9 Round…
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Vintage stores rally to encourage local shopping for early holiday gifts
A vintage crawl is set for this weekend in Santa Barbara with a collection of businesses promoting the event together. It’s part of a local early…
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Goleta gets its first zero-waste refill store
Zero-waste refill stores are popping up all over Southern California, and Goleta just got its first…
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Gas prices drop suddenly on Central Coast
Average gas prices are dropping nationwide, including Santa Barbara and Ventura…
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New bike path connecting Santa Barbara’s Westside to its Downtown area currently under construction
A bike plan to connect the Santa Barbara’s Westside to the Downtown area is currently under…
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Lotusland: World renowned garden launches campaign to raise $30 million during 30th anniversary in Montecito
This year marks a special anniversary and a new campaign for Lotusland, a world renowned garden in Montecito.…
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