SBA adds direct flights to Chicago, San Diego
By Staff Report / Monday, October 27th, 2025 / Destinations, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Top Stories, Top Story, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on SBA adds direct flights to Chicago, San Diego
In a year of dramatic growth for air travel, Santa Barbara Airport confirmed on Oct. 27 that it’s adding its first nonstop service to Chicago next spring. In addition to Chicago nonstops via United Airlines, the airport is resuming nonstop service to San Diego on Alaska Airlines and adding additional flights to Sacramento. Aviation Director Read More →
Central Coast’s talent will help shape the aerospace industry
By Jorge Mercado / Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 / Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Technology / Comments Off on Central Coast’s talent will help shape the aerospace industry
The Central Coast’s economy is mostly reliant on tourism. But with its strong ties to the aerospace industry, one day, that same economy could be linked directly to the advancements in space travel, space technologies, etc. That is the main reason hundreds of locals gathered inside the Cabrillo Pavilion on Oct. 15 to listen to Read More →

Sable’s troubled project, sagging stock gets federal boost
By Mike Harris / Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 / Energy, Latest news, middle, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Sable’s troubled project, sagging stock gets federal boost
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Santa Barbara AI firm raises $21M in Series A
By Jorge Mercado / Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Santa Barbara AI firm raises $21M in Series A
Santa Barbara’s influence in the AI/Quantum landscape will stay in the headlines at least one more week after ChipAgents, a Goleta-based AI chip design company, announced it has raised $21 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. Announced Oct. 22, ChipAgents has raised $24 million since being founded in 2024 by UC Santa Barbara Read More →
CalPrivate Bank announces third quarter earnings
By Jorge Mercado / Monday, October 20th, 2025 / Banking & Finance, Earnings, Economy, Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Tri-County Economy, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on CalPrivate Bank announces third quarter earnings
Private Bancorp of America and CalPrivate Bank, which has one location in Montecito, announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on Sept. 30. Announced Oct. 18, the bank reported net income of $9.7 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $9.5 million, or $1.63 per Read More →
Santa Barbara’s quantum ties are just beginning
By Jorge Mercado / Sunday, October 19th, 2025 / Latest news, Santa Barbara County, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories, Top Story / Comments Off on Santa Barbara’s quantum ties are just beginning
Silicon Valley is the epicenter for technology and software companies. Wall Street is a global hub for finance. And in the near future, Santa Barbara might become as well recognized as those places as the premier spot for the quantum industry. UC Santa Barbara, in particular, is hoping to continue playing a big role in Read More →

Cognixion’s headset praised as one of top inventions of 2025
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, October 17th, 2025 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, left, Santa Barbara County, Startups, Subscriber content, Technology / Comments Off on Cognixion’s headset praised as one of top inventions of 2025
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