ShelterBox helps families stay warm this winter
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A charity with a 100 percent rating on Charity Navigator is working to keep people warm. Shelterbox is helping families in…
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San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office to increase fees and update hours starting Jan. 1
The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced it will increase fees by $2 and update its service hours starting on Jan. 1,…
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Cool Cat Cafe’s new “Swag Shack” sending 10% of retail sales to families displaced by Maui fires
Cool Cat Cafe in Pismo Beach announced its new “Swag Shack” store will be sending 10% of its retail sales to families who were displaced by this…
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Unlimited parking drops to about $4.00 a weekend for special ‘locals’ permit holders in Santa Barbara
A special parking pass in Santa Barbara allows for unlimited parking in downtown lots for 6 months. It’s…
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With the busy holiday season here the US Postal Service offers tips for timely and safe shipping
As the holiday season ramps up, the Postal Service is offering suggestions to customers to make sure their packages and letters are received on time…
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Sheriff’s warn about scammers demanding money while pretending to be law enforcement
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents about a scam caller identifying themselves as Captain Greg Gibson from their Office…
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Cyber Monday shoppers may set retail record
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Sandwiched between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday is Cyber Monday. A businesswoman coined the term…
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Police warn of scammers impersonating law enforcement and demanding money
The Santa Barbara Police Department issued a consumer alert regarding scam calls impersonating police officers that have been reported in the…
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Weather slows work near Gaviota Tunnel
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Wind and rain put the brakes on some road work on Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. “Just north of the southbound rest…
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Wednesday is Utility Scam Awareness Day
Wednesday, Nov. 15 is Utility Scam Awareness Day and although it might not be on your mind, scammers know that when people are distracted, they are…
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Poinsettia sales help student athletes and musicians
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Students are selling poinsettias to their parents, relatives, friends and neighbors and community members. It’s all part of…
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SLO County District Attorney’s Office stops almost $9 million in fraudulent property sales
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit has successfully stopped nearly $9 million in fraudulent real estate…
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California launches new EBT card protection app
In order to better protect users of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, the State of California launched a new app called ebtEDGE on…
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Tipline Investigation: Tesla Solar faces long list of customer complaints
Solar Power seems to be a bright spot in today’s goal to achieve a clean energy future. One of the most powerful forces behind that effort is Tesla…
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Ventura County hosts State’s guaranteed income pilot program for foster youths
California has launched two state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs focused on helping foster youth with one program operating through the…
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Pac Biz Reports: Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles sells for $1B
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Pacific Coast Business Times journalist and author, Jorge Mercado, talked to your NewsChannel team Thursday about his latest…
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Vintage stores rally to encourage local shopping for early holiday gifts
A vintage crawl is set for this weekend in Santa Barbara with a collection of businesses promoting the event together. It’s part of a local early…
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Sheriff’s Office warns SLO County residents about scam calls from fake Sheriff’s deputies
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a caller impersonating a Sheriff’s deputy in an effort to scam County residents out of…
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Alliance United Insurance settles alleged violations of Business and Professions Code
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Wednesday that Alliance United Insurance Company settled a multi-jurisdictional civil…
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Two men arrested Monday in connection with skimming device discovered on Santa Maria ATM
Santa Maria Police Department arrested two men in connection with a skimming device discovered on an automated teller machine (ATM) near Broadway and…
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