Local community weighs in on the impact of Juneteenth
From the Harlem Nights Renaissance in Santa Ynez to the “Nourishing the People” Block Party in Santa Barbara, the people of Santa Barbara County…
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Avenue of Flags open to the public
VENTURA, Calif.-The Avenue of Flags is a Memorial Day weekend tradition. The flags line the roads at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park each year in Ventura.…
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“Remember and Honor” Memorial Day brings veterans together in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif.-Veterans held a “Remember and Honor” Memorial Day ceremony in Oxnard. They held the event in Plaza Park by the Veterans Memorial. The…
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Over a thousand people fill Santa Barbara Cemetery in remembrance of fallen soldiers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Memorial Day kicked off with a special outdoor ceremony hosted by the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation. The sounds of…
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Santa Maria businesses optimistic as summer travel season nears
Santa Maria businesses are optimistic the fast approaching summer travel season will be…
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Business is blooming at Florabundance ahead of Mother’s Day
Business is booming and blooming right now inside the Florabundance work space in Carpinteria, ahead of Mother’s Day…
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Asian American Pacific Islanders celebrate their heritage in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Japanese tone chimes captivated visitors at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society during the celebration of Asian…
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Cesar Chavez March will pass by his childhood home in La Colonia on Sunday
OXNARD, Calif-Many field workers had to work on Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, last month. That’s why they are holding a celebration this Sunday,…
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Chocolate chemist makes Easter treats
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Some Easter shoppers are getting their treats from a local chocolate chemist. The owner of Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolates…
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Cottage Health celebrates employee’s 100th birthday and retirement
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Cottage Health moved Juana “Jenny” Cue’s birthday and retirement party indoors due to rain, but that didn’t put a damper on the…
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Downtown Santa Barbara kicks off St. Patrick’s Day with specialty drinks, menu items, trivia, and live music
Friday marks St. Patrick’s Day. This Irish holiday has become associated with luck, leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold, and wearing…
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St. Patrick’s Day parade fills Main St. in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-Drizzly weather didn’t put a damper on one of the largest local St. Patrick’s Day parades. The Ventura Elk’s Lodge has been…
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ShelterBox USA hosts women’s panel in honor of International Women’s Day
MONTECITO, Calif.-ShelterBox USA hosted an International Women’s Day celebration. The nonprofit put together a panel of women who talked about…
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After Fat Tuesday celebrations Holy Cross Church plans to bring Ash Wednesday to the streets
Rev. Egren Gomez will spend part of Ash Wednesday offering ashes to people who walk or drive into the Holy Cross Catholic Church car port between…
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La Boheme kicks off Mardi Gras with a fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-La Boheme hosted its second annual Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser at the Carriage Museum in Santa Barbara on the Friday…
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The long Presidents’ Day weekend will be pleasant with favorable weather for events!
Temperatures and conditions will be mild for the long holiday…
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Diamonds are a girl’s and boy’s best friend and they aren’t always natural
Things have changed since Marilyn Monroe sang about diamonds being a girl’s best…
Continue ReadingExpert of love April Beyer joins our Morning Team to discuss making the most of this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, News Channel 3-12 Morning Team was visited by relationship, matchmaking strategist, speaker, dating coach, and founder of Level…
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Santa Barbara Pizzeria Serves Up Heart Shaped Pizzas
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Bettina Pizzeria is serving up heart shaped pizzas for Valentina’s Day. Pizza lovers can get any of Bettina’s pizzas in…
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Santa Maria Valley has a two-day Valentine’s itinerary for tourists and locals
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce created a two-day Valentine’s itinerary for anyone looking for fun activities, food, or wine.…
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