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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Tipline Investigation: Gina’s journey out of homelessness and reuniting her family
In October, we introduced you to Gina Quiroz. She’s been homeless for almost six years. But, she’s putting her life back together with the…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Gina’s Journey, a homeless woman’s pursuit to reunite her family
Have you ever looked at someone who’s homeless and asked, How did they end up there? Was it something they did? Are they doing anything to change…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Hackers wipeout small business owner’s bank accounts
Our NewsChannel Tipline investigation delves into the dark world of hackers and thieves. We all deal with passwords, two-factor authentication,…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Santa Barbara widow must prove 33-year marriage to receive husband’s death benefit
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – This NewsChannel 3 Tipline story profiles a Santa Barbara widow and her two and a half year fight against the Social Security…
Continue Reading 2 years and counting: Santa Barbara business owner says the state is giving up on her
For nearly two years, the NewsChannel 3 Tipline has reported on the problems at the California Employment Development Department, better known as the…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Before you travel, read the fine print very carefully
COVID-19 has decimated the travel industry since the start of the pandemic and cruise lines may have gotten the worst of it. Their loyal customers…
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Santa Barbara business fights Amazon to get its $100,000 back
Tonight’s Tipline Investigation involves the largest online retailer in the world, Amazon. The retail giant became what it is today partly due to a…
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“This is crazy” Tax preparer tells clients he’s not dead
A veteran tax preparer in San Luis Obispo knows all about dealing with complicated issues. He’s been preparing his clients taxes for more than 50…
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Tipline Investigation: Santa Maria man forced to prove his identity as crooks steal billions
We have an update on our Tipline investigation into the multi-billion dollar fraud in California’s unemployment…
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Tipline Investigation: Stroke survivor wins long fight to get her unemployment benefits
We first profiled Leslie Jackson and her battle against the California Employment Development Department on April 25th. She had applied for benefits…
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Santa Barbara woman fights for her independence and her unemployment benefits
Santa Barbara resident Leslie Jackson filed for unemployment benefits more than a year ago and she’s still waiting. She filed her claim with the EDD…
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Santa Barbara musician wins long battle to receive unemployment benefits
We have a heartwarming follow up now to a recent Tipline Investigation. A few weeks ago, we introduced you to Ernie Orosco. The professional…
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Tipline Investigation: Couple claims a text message set off a two-year immigration fight
The last two years have been a nightmare for Dave and Daniela Henrey. They’re married, but he lives in the Santa Ynez Valley and she lives outside…
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Tipline Investigation: Local musician waiting for unemployment benefits forced to sell instruments
We have another followup to the chaos within California’s unemployment system. Our series of reports have clearly shown how some people are…
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Tipline Investigation: SB Restaurateur hit with $22,000 Edison bill
The restaurant industry is hanging on by a thread during the pandemic from complete shutdowns, partial re-openings, take out only and outside not…
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Tipline Investigation: Protect yourself and loved ones from Romance Scams and Money Mules
Heartbreaking scams that target senior citizens in our community are on the rise during the pandemic. The crooks don’t stop at pilfering bank…
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State Audit of Employment Department reveals failures impacting millions of Californians
The Employment Development Department which oversees the processing and distribution of employment insurance benefits has been under fire for its…
Continue Reading Fraud linked to California’s Unemployment Department may hit eight billion dollars and expands to other states
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Our series of Tipline reports about fraud in California’s unemployment system indicates the loss to taxpayers could hit a…
Continue Reading Tipline Investigation: Goleta man tells state, ‘I don’t want your unemployment money, take it back’
A Goleta man says the state paid him unemployment benefits that he never asked for and now he can’t get the EDD to take the money…
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