Former Santa Barbara Co health officer tapped for network investigation on COVID-19
‘American Catastrophe,’ an ABC Network investigation into the coronavirus and COVID-19, put the spotlight on Santa Barbara County’s former…
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Taco Bell removing several popular items like Nachos Supreme
Taco Bell confirmed that it plans to simplify its menu starting August…
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Beware of housing rental scams during COVID-19
VENTURA , Calif. – The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is warning everyone to beware of online housing rental scams during the Coronavirus…
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Local economic coalition launches action plan to create thousands of high-paying jobs by 2030
REACH, the Central Coast Regional Economic Action Coalition, has launched an ambitious plan that intends to create 15,000 high-paying jobs by…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber asks businesses for input on COVID-19 impacts
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is asking the businesses community how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their…
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“State of South County” held online with South SLO County leaders
The South County Chambers of Commerce held the “State of South County” Tuesday morning during an online meeting that featured local leaders providing…
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Santa Barbara’s Bike Blvd. Projects involve removing some mature trees
Work begins in August on three areas of the city’s Bicycle Boulevard Gap Closure Project. One stage targets the Westside along Mission Street and San…
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June 17 marks kickoff to Census Action Week
California could face years of financial hardships on top of the COVID-related economic crisis if the 2020 Census count is…
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SLO County Supervisors finish budget hearing, spare Sheriff’s Office from cuts larger than recommended
San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors finish a two-day long budget hearing by agreeing on a reduction to public safety funding, but not as…
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Cottage Health doctors seeing trend among sick people delaying medical care
Doctors and medical staff at all three local Cottage Health Hospitals say they’re seeing a disturbing health trend among people who are seriously ill…
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Hair salons and barbershops make the cut to reopen
Our news crew found employees jumping into action at one State Street salon just 30 minutes after Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that hair…
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4 steps to market-proof your retirement
(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with…
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5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste
(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste…
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8 key tips: Focusing on your financial health during times of crisis
(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are…
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Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know
(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I…
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