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The city held an open house about the proposed ordinance and is accepting public comments on it until March 10.

Tucked away in Santa Maria Valley, Wine Stone Inn might just be the best-kept secret on California’s Central Coast. This ...

Last week three retail stores in the downtown Santa Barbara announced they would be closing. Volcom and Billabong, located in ...

The Pacific Coast Paradise route is the best way to get from Washington to California. Whether you're traveling solo or with ...

Here’s a round-up of the newly-opened and soon-to-open restaurants, hotels, attractions and more, proving why now is the time ...