Business Matters Archives

Valentine’s Day Business Brings Much Needed Boost to Restaurants with Heart-Shaped Pizzas

February 11, 2026 11:44 am John Palminteri

Heart shaped pizza orders are coming in at a hot pace at Valentino's. The concept has been popular here since it opened 40 years… Continue Reading

Cottage Health Expands Pediatric Care in Santa Barbara

February 10, 2026 11:54 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Cottage Health is reorganizing pediatric services in Santa Barbara with the opening of its new Grotenhuis Pediatric… Continue Reading

Morning Film Fans are the First in the New McHurley Film Center

February 5, 2026 6:29 pm John Palminteri

Early morning film fans are the first in the McHurley Film Center. About 25 films will be shown each day during the Santa Barbara International Film… Continue Reading

Free Movies Screenings Give Fans Relief During the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 5, 2026 11:52 am John Palminteri

Free movies at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival will include many Oscar nominees including F 1. They take place daily at the Arlington… Continue Reading

Construction Begins on New ‘Blosser Ranch’ Housing Development in Santa Maria

February 5, 2026 12:05 pm Dave Alley

Initial construction has started on a new large-scale housing development that will become one of the largest residential projects planned for Santa… Continue Reading

A Welcomed Economic Boost Comes with the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

February 3, 2026 11:27 am John Palminteri

Businesses near the Santa Barbara International Film Festival theatres expect a boost this month. Thousands of people will be on the move by the… Continue Reading

Carpinteria Property Owners to Decide on First Fee Hike in Nearly 30 Years

February 3, 2026 10:27 am Patricia Martellotti

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Carpinteria property owners are being asked to vote on new assessment fees to fund city landscaping and maintain coastal… Continue Reading

Vacant Storefronts Get an Artistic Beautification in Santa Barbara

February 1, 2026 11:33 pm John Palminteri

New artistic window coverings are going up in downtown Santa Barbara where vacancies exist. It ads color to the area until a new tenant… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Hiring a Parking Manager to Solve Vehicle Issues in the Tight Community

January 30, 2026 11:13 am John Palminteri

A new parking manager is being sought in Isla Vista. The issues over vehicle parking violations has impacted many… Continue Reading

Experts Talk About Plans to Energize Retail in Santa Barbara

January 29, 2026 10:05 am John Palminteri

Retail sales ideas and promotions are going to be shared in a special seminar with Santa Barbara City leaders. It is expected to give some ideas… Continue Reading

‘Dine Out Santa Maria Style’ Promotion Looking to Serve Up Sales to Local Restaurants

January 29, 2026 10:57 am Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber recently kicked off its annual Dine Out Santa Maria Style promotion in an effort to help boost sales at local… Continue Reading

Tourism Leaders Share Plans to Boost Visitors in 2026

January 28, 2026 12:04 pm John Palminteri

A tourism summit will lay out plans to boost visitors in 2026. It will include outreach plans and trends… Continue Reading

Tickets Selling Fast for the Upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival

January 27, 2026 11:30 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is selling out for several tributes starting Feb. 4. There will also be 200 films and special… Continue Reading

Federal grants for DNA testing and Ventura Harbor dredging passed in latest appropriations bill

January 27, 2026 2:26 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – A $700,000 grant to expand cold case investigations by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and an almost $6 million in… Continue Reading

Local Businesses Hope to Score with Thousands Coming for Prestigious Soccer Event

January 26, 2026 11:55 am John Palminteri

More than 14,000 are expected for a special U.S. Women's National Team Soccer match with Chile at UCSB. Many businesses expect a… Continue Reading

Temporary Rent Freeze Set To Be Finalized in Santa Barbara

January 26, 2026 4:02 pm John Palminteri

Tenants could be getting more rent protections in Santa Barbara soon. A temporary rent freeze could be in place in a month on some units. … Continue Reading

Nominations Open for Santa Barbara Person of the Year

January 22, 2026 11:45 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 83rd annual Person of the Year award. The honor… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Looks at Ways to Benefit from 2028 Olympics

January 16, 2026 10:59 am John Palminteri

The LA Olympics may be a boost for Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Supervisors are looking at ways to boost tourism from Olympic… Continue Reading

Honors Awarded & New Goals Set for Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club

January 12, 2026 11:15 am John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club honors Mission Scholars as the non profit of the year. Garret Gustason was the Young Professional of the… Continue Reading

Volunteers Needed for Free Tax Help Program in Santa Barbara

January 8, 2026 11:10 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (KEYT) - Volunteers in Santa Barbara are needed to help local families with their taxes this filing season. The VITA program… Continue Reading