For readers in Santa Barbara, this page covers company mergers, store openings, startup funding and executive leadership changes. Reporting follows the local commerce that shapes the regional economy.
Santa Barbara Sunrise Rotary is hosting nearly 70 donated items and experiences in an online auction running November 9-18.
Live Poll
Would you bid in a local charity auction to support community causes?
Live Poll
Is the tourism economy in your community getting stronger compared to last year?
The city collected $3.9 million in occupancy taxes during September 2026, contributing to an 8.4% surplus over budget.
Live Poll
Do you believe joining a labor union is the most effective way to improve worker compensation?
Staff across three Santa Barbara facilities are seeking representation to join the SEIU 121RN union.
The matcha and vintage clothing shop will open at 1230 State Street, Suite C, on December 1.
The annual event, An Evening to Experience ShelterBox, drew a surprise appearance from actor Kevin Costner.
The Santa Barbara theatre named Morgan Bennett and Robert Montgomery to its Board of Directors, citing their expertise in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, law and business.
Regular subjects here include regional commercial real estate development, market shifts, business licensing and corporate growth strategies. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Real estate availability and tourism demand create unique constraints on the commercial landscape here. Leadership transitions and regulatory changes occur frequently as companies adapt to the local market.
