Boxer, Feinstein, Markey demand answers over SB County oil spill
By Staff Report / Thursday, May 28th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Boxer, Feinstein, Markey demand answers over SB County oil spill
U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-CA, Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, and Edward J. Markey, D-MA, on May 28 sent a letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration calling for more information about the rupture of a pipeline The senators wrote, “Following one of the most devastating oil spills in California history, we need answers about Read More →
Oil pipeline owners may face more than fines for Santa Barbara County spill
By Staff Report / Friday, May 22nd, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Oil pipeline owners may face more than fines for Santa Barbara County spill
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris on Friday said her office is actively working with the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office and state and federal agencies to investigate the incident.
Business flyers trade bigger planes for fewer flights
By Erika Martin / Friday, March 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Business flyers trade bigger planes for fewer flights
The latest maneuvers by United Airlines could push travelers to look to Burbank and LAX for convenience and cost savings.
SLO restaurateur rides a wave of business, tourism growth
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Restaurants, Small Business, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on SLO restaurateur rides a wave of business, tourism growth
The city is building an impressive lineup of new restaurants, which are filling up vacant real estate.
Cities weigh cost of hosting US cycling’s main attraction
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, March 6th, 2015 / Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Cities weigh cost of hosting US cycling’s main attraction
Host cities beef up for pay-to-play Amgen Tour
Tri-county cities return as major features in Amgen Tour of California
By Staff Report / Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 / Features, Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tri-county cities return as major features in Amgen Tour of California
One of the most prestigious races in US cycling will pedal through a handful of tri-county cities this May.
Lompoc kicks off aggressive tourism campaign
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, February 20th, 2015 / Latest news, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Lompoc kicks off aggressive tourism campaign
Lompoc is trying to carve out a bigger piece of the Central Coast tourism pie.