Pac Biz Times reports: SLO Airport and regional benefits
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Our weekly talk-back with the Pacific Coast Business Times centers on the pivotal role the San Luis Obispo County Regional…
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Isla Vista set for large weekend GIVE sale to help non-profits
The Isla Vista GIVE sale will have discounts on thousands of items left over from the recent move out by UCSB students. The funds raised will go to…
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Packed group speaks out about the future of dining parklets in Santa Barbara
Over 100 business owners and residents spoke out at a meeting Tuesday to look at the future of parklets in Santa Barbara. A decision has to be made…
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City and county leaders in Santa Barbara get steaming complaints over illegal street vendors
Illegal street vendors have small business owners complaining about lost customers. There are small carts with hot dogs and large street kitchens…
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Economy boosting for Solvang businesses ahead of summer
Business owners are experiencing an economic boost in Solvang as summer approaches, a time of year which they say they always look forward…
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Tipline Investigation: Fighting the airlines for pandemic refunds
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation takes us back to the first days of the pandemic when everything seemed to stop or shutdown.
A Santa Barbara…
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Santa Barbara parking fees rise in July
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The cost of parking in Santa Barbara’s downtown lots is currently $2.50 an hour, but that is about to change. It will go to…
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Santa Barbara City Council held a special meeting to make budget adjustments
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Residents packed a special Santa Barbara City Council meeting on Tuesday night. The meeting entitled, “A Final…
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Be Mindful: Florabundance embodies ‘That Flower Feeling’
There is a rainbow of colorful options when it comes to self-care, bunches of…
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Debt deal passage in the House comes as no surprise to local lawmakers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The debt limit standoff that threatened economic upheaval led to a compromise that seemed to come as no surprise to local…
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Axxess joins Twism to grow the opportunity for shoppers to find discounts and earn rewards points
After 20 years the Axxess discount card and shopping app is now operated by Twism. It also includes rewards coins for loyal…
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Nipomo High School seniors build important life skills during financial literacy activity
Nipomo High School seniors had the opportunity on Friday morning to help build important life skills during a financial literacy event that was held…
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Taxpayers in Tri-Counties get some relief
The United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, known as VITA, has extended its hours to help people earning $67,000 or…
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Kim Cantin honors Montecito community with passion project, “Where Yellow Flowers Bloom”
‘A true story of hope through unimaginable loss’ is a key message behind Kim Cantin’s powerful memoir, “Where Yellow Flowers Bloom,” newly available…
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Mama Mia! The Italian Pottery Outlet celebrates 40 years in Santa Barbara
The Italian Pottery Outlet is celebrating 40 years in Santa Barbara. There will be a 25 percent on all items during the…
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Sister owned Skin Deep ends four decade run in June
The owners of Skin Deep, a go-to boutique for gifts, specialized skincare, spa and salon treatments for the past 42 years, is closing up…
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Vandalism persists and businesses pay regularly for damaged doors and windows
Businesses on guard for vandalism. Several reports already this year to front doors and…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Buying a car online, not as easy as it looks
Our News Channel Tipline investigation exposes problems with one of the big online car dealers,…
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Pacific Biz Times Reports: Local region avoids impacts from Silicon Valley Bank failure
In this week’s Pacific Coast Business Times, reporter Jorge Mercado co-wrote about the recent failures of Santa Clara-based Silicon Valley Bank and…
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Financial security tested with two bank failures in one week
Banking customers are being assured this week that their deposits, in most cases are fully covered. This comes after two banks collapsed requiring…
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