Patrick Vega Memorial Swim-a-Thon makes a splash
OXNARD, Calif. – An annual swim-a-thon made an even bigger splash this March. Organizers said it far exceeded its $5,000 scholarship fund goal on…
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Statewide vehicle buying scam has been reported multiple times in San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new scam involving the private sale of…
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Sheriff’s Office warns community about new computer and courier scams hitting the area
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Wednesday about new scams that has been reported in the…
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Rep. Salud Carbajal hosts town hall in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-Activists helped spread the word about a town hall in Ventura on Monday by calling it “Musk or Us” online, but Rep. Salud Carbajal…
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LA Fire Survivors Receive Intellipure Air Filters from ShelterBox USA
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara-based nonprofit ShelterBox USA continues to assist fire survivors. ShelterBox volunteers and workers…
Continue Reading Ojai woman recovers almost $10,000 sent after a scammer convinced her of fraud on her credit card
OJAI, Calif. – A 66-year-old Ojai woman almost lost about $10,000 after a man claiming to be from Wells Fargo’s Fraud Department told her to send…
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How to Invest During Market Uncertainty, According to a Santa Barbara Financial Advisor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Tim Tremblay of Tremblay Financial Services said he has guided countless clients through uncertain times like these. On…
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Carpinteria Non-Profit Sees Sharp Drop in Medi-Cal Enrollment as Deportation Fears Rise
CARPINTERIA, Calif.—The mental health toll that comes with the fear of deportation is something that Teresa Alvarez is all too familiar with. “It…
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Two men involved in international criminal organization remain at large after posting bail
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A two-year investigation by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Government Fraud Unit and the FBI’s Los Angeles…
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Homeowners in California Face Coverage Cuts as Insurance Rates Surge
GOLETA, Calif. — As insurance companies scale back operations, reduce coverage, or raise premiums, many Californians are searching for answers. On…
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Increased reports of Scam Toll Texts despite Cautionary Warnings from Officials
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Numerous reports of drivers across the country receiving FasTrak scam texts have continued despite cautionary warnings from…
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Tax preparers address concerns for this Tax Season
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Local tax preparers are addressing concerns in Santa Maria. Tax season for 2024 is ramping up in a big way, and so are the…
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Two Los Angeles County men arrested at Ventura home in connection with anti-virus computer scam
VENTURA, Calif. – Two Los Angeles men were arrested Friday when they arrived at a Ventura home to pick up money from a victim in connection to a…
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San Luis Obispo County Residents to See Changes in Electric Bills as 3CE Expands
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. — Residents in San Luis Obispo County may notice changes to their electric bills this year as Central Coast…
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Santa Maria-Bonita School District looking for community members to help oversee spending of $77 million bond
The Santa Maria-Bonita School District is looking for community members who will help oversee the spending of $77 million in Measure K bond…
Continue Reading Card skimming device recovered from Guadalupe gas pump
GUADALUPE, Calif. – A skimming device was discovered at a gas station in Guadalupe on Jan. 13 of this year and the Santa Barbara County…
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40th SBIFF dedicated to fire-ravaged LA
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Major star power for the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Thursday night, Ralph Fiennes walked the red…
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Tenant Association for 215 Bath Street apartment complex declares rent strike against ownership group
SANTA BARBARA, Calif – After a series of rental disputes, tenants at the West Beach apartments located at 215 Bath Street announced they will go on…
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Mangione’s scooped desserts to help survivors of LA fires
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – People who enjoy Italian desserts and want to help those impacted by the fires down south can do both at the same time this…
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Scope of fire devastation in Los Angeles raises concerns over insurance
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The apocalyptic images we’re seeing in Los Angeles stand as a sobering reminder of what can happen across the local…
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