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By Henry Dubroff / Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 / Latest news / Comments Off on New terminal a big relief
Note: Editor Henry Dubroff sent a quick update after his first flight through the new $54 million Santa Barbara airport terminal: The game of Santa Barbara hold ‘em is over. The city’s new airport terminal had a business-as-usual attitude as operations were well under way on the second day of a full schedule. Most welcome Read More →
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, August 5th, 2011 / Features, Small Business / Comments Off on Peddling fun: Rental firm builds a coast-to-coast empire
Ventura-based Wheel Fun has grown into a coast-to-coast franchising empire with more than 100 locations.
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By Staff Report / Friday, August 5th, 2011 / Features, Small Business / Comments Off on Gaining altitude: Area travel agency expands
Santa Barbara Travel is flying through industry turbulence, expanding recently with the acquisition of a rival firm.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, July 1st, 2011 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Oxnard forges on with image rebranding
Shrugging off a weak recovery and some bad press, Oxnard, the region’s biggest city, is moving ahead with its rebranding effort. On July 12 the Oxnard Conventions & Visitors Bureau will present its long-term vision for Oxnard, its brand and future tourism promotion to the City Council. The presentation caps years of work by a Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, May 27th, 2011 / Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara hoteliers ask for more police aid
Fed up with reports that crime and homelessness are putting a damper on the Santa Barbara vacation experience, tourism industry leaders stormed City Hall earlier this month to ask for more cops on the city’s streets. Despite a projected $2.7 million shortfall in the city’s general fund next year, the Santa Barbara Police Department proposed Read More →
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