Shoppers look for deals as “99 Cents Only Stores” begin to liquidate
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Business looks like it is booming at The 99 Cent Store on Street St. in Santa Barbara. The State Street entrance is closed, but…
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District Attorney warns public about recent increase in fraudulent property listings
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office sent out a warning this week concerning fake listings of vacant lots for sale across the…
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Rideshare app Lyft expands green mode to Santa Barbara area
Rideshare company Lyft has expanded its Green mode to include 22 cities and 40 airports including Santa…
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Easter Keg Hunt turns into 5 K run walk
VENTURA, Calif.-An Easter Keg Hunt took place on Sunday. Walkers, runners with their children and dogs started at Bright Spark Brewing in Ventura.…
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With more people out in nature this spring, safety precautions for your belongings are recommended
With more people enjoying nature this spring trail safety and securing personal belongings is a priority. This includes bluff top walking areas and…
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Sigue Corporation required to cease all money transfers across California under consent order
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced Friday that it has entered a consent order requiring Sigue…
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Tipline Investigation: Orcutt Family’s Zombie Loan Nightmare
We have to go back 15 years to the housing crisis, when many people owed more for their home than it was worth. It was called being “upside down”…
Continue Reading Governor signs annuities sales bill into law Friday
On Friday, Governor Newsom signed SB 263 into law which adds additional protections for people investing in annuities by making changes to the…
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Gold and guitars among trends at Santa Barbara pawn shop
A local pawn shop often serves as a bellwether during social and financial instability.…
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Girl Scout Cookie sales still going strong
MONTECITO, Calif.-There’s still time to get your Girl Scout Cookie fix. Thin Mints, shortbread Trefoils, Samoas Caramel DeLites, and more are all…
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Consumer alert issued for emerging fraud trends using recent technological advancements
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office detailed some new trends in fraud in the surrounding area that involve the use of recent technological…
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Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day come with unique ideas for lovers and those who take a pass
Hand sewn Valentine’s hoodies are available at Zoe Bikini in Santa Barbara. Many businesses have specials before and after Valentine’s including a…
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Dos Pueblos High student wins Congressional App Challenge 2023 award
Congressman Salud Carbajal announced Eamon Gordon of Dos Pueblos High as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge Award for 2023 on…
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City offers discount downtown parking permit for entire Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The City of Santa Barbara is offering a new, discounted parking permit just in time for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) which…
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Verizon waives call/text/data usage for all three Central Coast counties due to recent storms
Verizon is waiving domestic call/text/date usage between Feb. 4 to Feb. 13 for prepaid and postpaid customers and small business customers in San…
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Earned Income Tax Credit awareness campaign kicks off ahead of tax season start on Monday
On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the annual Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day campaign ahead of tax season kickoff on…
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One man arrested for illegal cannabis sales in Santa Maria Thursday morning
A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning at a residence in the 800 block of Smith Street in Santa Maria for illegal cannabis sales.…
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Santa Barbara City Council votes to finalize $6 million loan to Housing Authority for Quality Inn purchase
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to adopt an ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting, finalizing a $6 million loan agreement…
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State finds Santa Barbara County Housing Element Update complies with state requirements
On Monday, the California Department of Housing and Community Development found that the County of Santa Barbara’s adopted housing element was in…
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Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks offers 3 course meal deals and wine tastings
SOLVANG, Calif.-There are special three course meals for a variety of prices to fit your budget during Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks. That is…
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