Thinking about a refi? Expert says be patient.
The financial markets are swinging wildly and the Fed is slashing rates you would think right now is the best time to call your favorite mortgage…
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Lompoc man pleads ‘not guilty’ to murdering girlfriend
A Lompoc man charged with murdering his girlfriend appeared in Lompoc Superior Court Monday…
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Ventura County Area Agency on Aging calls for community to reach out to older adults
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging wants everyone in the community to reach out to older adults who may need extra help during this health…
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Cal Poly engineering faculty and students switch gears to create needed medical supplies.
The Cal Poly Engineering Department is adjusting to the Coronavirus pandemic by switching the focus of its spring quarter courses to deal with the…
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Ventura County judge censured for “offensive, sexist and profane” remarks
A Ventura County Superior Court judge is being publicly censured by the Judicial Performance Commission for dozens of acts of…
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Goleta Census off to a “great start”
Goleta city officials report the preliminary self-response Census 2020 data is off to a great start. Numbers show that 31% of Goleta households had…
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Santa Barbara County Courts extending Temporary Restraining Orders
Officials with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court are extending the deadline for all Temporary Restraining Orders set to expire between March…
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CPA’s track rapid-fire changes in tax law. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers and the IRS are keeping local tax preparers extra busy as they adjust to the stunning downturn in the U.S. economy because of the…
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Cox offering free temporary home internet access for some families
Cox Communications is offering temporary free home internet access for families in the Santa Barbara Unified School District who…
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Donations needed now as Unity Shoppe focuses on food distribution during pandemic
The Unity Shoppe is meeting overwhelming need in our community by focusing its efforts on free food distribution to the people who really need it…
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Controlled burns send up plumes in Mission Canyon
Two sizable plumes in the hills above Santa Barbara greeted residents Saturday…
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What is ‘essential’ according to the Feds
‘Essential’ can be relative depending on where you live or the services your community relies…
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CSU Channel Islands postpones 2020 Commencement
Cal State University Channel Islands is postponing its scheduled May 23 commencement ceremony until a later date.…
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Santa Barbara closes public counters; city services still available
Santa Barbara City officials announced on Wednesday that all of its public counters are closed to stop the spread of the…
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Gov. Newsom: Gatherings of 250+ should be postponed or canceled
Any non-essential gatherings of 250 or more people should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of…
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The Murphy Auto Museum Prepares for its Grand Re-opening
OXNARD, Calif. – The Murphy Auto Museum just moved into its new home and is ready to throw a party. It’s hosting a Grand Re-Opening at its new…
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Tipline Investigation: Fastrak Toll Troubles
This Mercedes Benz is responsible for at least two dozen toll evasions in the Bay…
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Tipline Investigation: Sears Warranty Woes
At some point, every person in their life is faced with this decision, do I spend the extra money on an extended warranty when I’m already spending a…
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Tipline Investigation: Hackers Hit Amazon Gift Cards
A NewsChannel 3 Tipline investigation exposes a troubling twist in the growing problem of hacked gift cards. In most cases, it’s extremely difficult,…
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Tipline Investigation: Patience and Payback
Our NewsChannel 3 Tipline investigation is proof that you can get payback with a little patience and creativity. We first told you about Bernard…
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