Experts expect increased spending this Valentine's Day
According to the National Retail Federation, this Valentine's Day, spending nationally is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, compared to last year's $27.5 billion.
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Police investigating body found in San Luis Obispo encampment
Police are investigating the discovery of a body found Thursday afternoon in an encampment behind the Chevron gas station at the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo.
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'Finish this please!' Graffiti mars Solvang construction site; investigators seek tips
Authorities are trying to identify the person responsible for spray painting graffiti on a building at a Solvang hotel development.
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Republicans press Minnesota Attorney General on deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
At a hearing Thursday, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson pressed Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison for encouraging tragedy in the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Local students attend special screening at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
"Mike's Field Trip to the Movies" brings elementary students from across Santa Barbara County to the Arlington Theatre for a screening of "Elio" and a Q&A with filmmakers.
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Local lawmaker introduces legislation for transparent 'ocean safe' sunscreen
From surfers to beachgoers, many people use sunscreen to protect their skin, but now a new California State bill aims to protect ocean life from chemicals often found in sunscreen.
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Coping with grief: Two dads turn shared experience into hope for others
Loss brought them together - now they're helping others find strength after tragedy through their podcast, "Getting Back Up: Finding Life After Death."
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FBI ups reward to $100K in search for Nancy Guthrie, shares new details on suspect
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have increased the reward to $100K for information on her whereabouts and released new details about her suspected kidnapper.
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Valentine's weekend fun: 6 things to do this weekend on the Central Coast
Love is in the air this Valentine's Day weekend with romantic strolls, sweet treats, and plenty of family fun.
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The Label That Launched Taylor Swift Is Changing Hands - Again
Big Machine Records, founded by Scott Borchetta in 2005, was acquired by Ithaca Holdings and later HYBE America. Now, Borchetta is leaving and taking Big Machine name with him
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