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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California EBT cards vulnerable to scams and thefts
Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services detailed the nationwide issues stemming from benefits cards and provided links detailed below if…
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Skimming device discovered at Santa Barbara County gas station
The Department of Weights and Measures of the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office issued a press release after finding a…
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Dogs walk with two-legged friends in Annual Walk Against Abuse
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Dogs and their two-legged friends took part in the second annual Walk Against Abuse at Elings Park in Santa Barbara on Sunday.…
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Popular Central Coast cinnamon roll shop keeps prices low despite inflation
The price of baking essentials has increased because of inflation in recent years, causing some local bakeries to adjust their prices. Luckily, Old…
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Santa Barbara region experiences summer economic post-pandemic plateau
After two years of an economic boost post-pandemic, the Santa Barbara region is experiencing a decline in reported summer hotel stays and retail…
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Santa Maria residents potentially facing another increase in water and sewer rates
Santa Maria residents and business owners may soon be facing another round of water and sewer rate…
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Rep. Carbajal announces plan to combat climate change in free market way
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) visited the Community Environmental Council Hub to announce his plan to introduce The…
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Higher gas prices hit the Central Coast, some areas see prices above $6 per gallon
Gas prices on the Central Coast continue to rise, putting further financial pressure on commuters, truckers and local…
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FDA panel calls congestion ingredient Phenylephrine “ineffective” in tablet form
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Shopper Deborah Hunter said she has always wondered why her over-the-counter-congestion medicine didn’t work. So, when she…
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SLO County partners with Santa Barbara County and “REACH” for Resilience Roadmap
Wednesday’s talk-back with San Luis Obispo County leaders featured Michael Foote, Project Manager for Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH).…
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Recent study ranks Santa Barbara most expensive city for happiness, measured by cost of living
In Santa Barbara, happiness may come at a cost. A recent study by S Money found the American city with the highest cost of happiness is right here on…
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Perla Batalla and Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara receive standing ovations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara wrapped up its free concert series on Sunday night. Grammy nominated singer Perla Batalla known…
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Chumash Foundation donates over $70,000 to schools for technology improvements
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation donated $72,000 to six local schools through its Technology in Schools Program.…
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Summertime travel and dining held up on the Central Coast despite inflation concernsÂ
Central Coast travel improved in the summer from a gloomy start to 2023. The upcoming fall season also has some attractive events including the lemon…
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