Fiesta fundraisers help performers cover costs
The parents of female dancers said they pay about $350 per custom-made dress for Fiesta performances, and that does not include the…
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Tap-to-pay fares now an option on buses in tri-county region
Riders hopping on the Clean Air Express or Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District buses don’t have to have cash on hand…
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Sergio’s Furniture weighs in on price increases during pandemic
While Diaz is glad to be able to keep his business open during a difficult time, he says it’s getting more difficult to sell furniture due to the…
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Amazon kicks off Prime Day deals, other retailers jumping in with sales days too
According to Adobe Analytics, 58% of consumers say they plan to shop online during Prime…
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Tipline Investigation: Santa Maria man forced to prove his identity as crooks steal billions
We have an update on our Tipline investigation into the multi-billion dollar fraud in California’s unemployment…
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Energy conservation tips offered during heat wave
People without air conditioning may want to let cool air in by opening windows during the coolest hours of the…
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Retail recovery will likely take the rest of the year, experts say
Retailers are hoping their summer business will be a shot in the arm for financial success after more than a year of pain from the…
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Global stock markets sink as inflation worries mount
Wall Street futures were down after the benchmark S&P 500 index recorded its biggest one-day drop in three months following a jump in U.S. inflation.…
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Policies to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 crisis will be extended in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – The Carpinteria City Council is set to extend the COVID-19 emergency ordinance through the end of the year, as a way to help…
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Santa Barbara City Council one vote away from passing “hero pay” ordinance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. “Hero pay”could soon put extra money in the pockets of workers at large grocery and drug stores in the city of Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Barbara woman fights for her independence and her unemployment benefits
Santa Barbara resident Leslie Jackson filed for unemployment benefits more than a year ago and she’s still waiting. She filed her claim with the EDD…
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Less-strict ‘Orange Tier’ rules may not be a green light for some businesses just yet
With the heralded “Orange Tier” guidelines in the California COVID-19 rules kicking in this week, the return of normalcy is still working itself…
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Santa Barbara musician wins long battle to receive unemployment benefits
We have a heartwarming follow up now to a recent Tipline Investigation. A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Ernie Orosco. The professional…
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River Haven residents live in Tuff Sheds in Ventura
When fires break out near the Santa Clara River in Ventura, people grow concerned about those living nearby in the river…
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Buyer Beware: Gift cards come with some risk
Support local. Shop local. It is a pandemic mantra folks in Santa Barbara have practiced for the past year. But, as one man learned, that slogan…
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COVID relief package set to supercharge Santa Barbara’s economy
The $1.9 trillion federal relief package signed into law earlier this month promises to supercharge Santa Barbara’s…
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SLO County accepting applications for COVID-19 rent relief
Tenants and landlords throughout San Luis Obispo County now have the opportunity to apply for rental assistance after struggling financially due to…
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Tipline Investigation: Local musician waiting for unemployment benefits forced to sell instruments
We have another followup to the chaos within California’s unemployment system. Our series of reports have clearly shown how some people are…
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Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the…
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New committee will lead talks about downtown Santa Barbara changes
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Whatever the next phase of changes will be to the downtown core, the Santa Barbara City Council is going to have a…
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