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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Backlog of container ships at Port of Long Beach impacting Central Coast supply chain
A shortage of plumbing, home improvement and Trade supplies is impacting local industries up and down our coast, including Santa Barbara.…
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Free outdoor income tax assistance offered to Santa Barbara residents during pandemic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program known as VITA is helping people who make $66,000 or less prepare their income taxes…
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Best Buy to pay $633,570 to settle case over return policies
Best Buy has agreed to pay $633,570 to settle a lawsuit over its pricing and return policy.…
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California OKs $600 stimulus payments for 5.7 million people
California lawmakers on Monday cleared the way for 5.7 million people to get at least $600 in one-time payments, part of a state-sized coronavirus…
Continue Reading State Street promenade plans expected to extend out to fall in Santa Barbara
The city said the current ongoing public health orders prohibit many businesses from operating indoors, and the outside seating has proven to be…
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Tipline Investigation: SB Restaurateur hit with $22,000 Edison bill
The restaurant industry is hanging on by a thread during the pandemic from complete shutdowns, partial re-openings, take out only and outside not…
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Tipline Investigation: Protect yourself and loved ones from Romance Scams and Money Mules
Heartbreaking scams that target senior citizens in our community are on the rise during the pandemic. The crooks don’t stop at pilfering bank…
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Adam’s Angels helps people stay fed and dry during recent storm
Volunteers with Adam’s Angels spend time making non-perishable meals every Monday in Santa…
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Chocolate lab puppy helps with wedding proposal
The puppy also helped deliver pink and white balloons and a bouquet of…
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SBIFF set to honor Sacha Baron Cohen with Outstanding Performer of the Year Award
An English comedian both loved and reviled for pushing artistic boundaries will be honored at the 36th Annual Santa Barbara International Film…
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State Audit of Employment Department reveals failures impacting millions of Californians
The Employment Development Department which oversees the processing and distribution of employment insurance benefits has been under fire for its…
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Santa Barbara restaurants welcome lifting of stay-at-home order regardless of the weather
About an hour after hail fell on State Street in Santa Barbara, restaurant owners and workers got a delayed green light from the Santa Barbara County…
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Small business owners looking for big changes with the new year and new President
Owners in the downtown business promenade in Santa Barbara are hoping for economic grants and stimulus funds to start…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Goleta man tells state, ‘I don’t want your unemployment money, take it back’
A Goleta man says the state paid him unemployment benefits that he never asked for and now he can’t get the EDD to take the money…
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