Holidays Archives

Forecasted rain postpones Santa Maria Christmas in the Country drive-thru

December 9, 2022 12:32 pm Lily Dallow

The event will instead add Thursday nights for the first two weeks to make up for the cancellation over the Dec. 10-11…

Put on your rain gear for weekend events!

December 9, 2022 7:14 am Anikka Abbott

It’s a wet and windy weekend for outdoor events. Be prepared for the…

The Nutcracker: Sweet dances into News Channel 3-12 Morning Team to give our viewers a peak behind the curtain

December 8, 2022 10:47 am Drew Ascione

News Channel 3-12 Morning team was visited by the Director of Westside Dance Jennifer Phillips to give our viewers a peak behind the curtain of the…

Cheery holiday-themed bus visits Oxnard area for limited time

December 6, 2022 12:19 pm Andrew Gillies

The well-known holiday bus made its first appearance this year during the Oxnard Christmas Parade on Dec. 1 and will serve until Jan. 6,…

Donations could bring special gifts to financially strapped families with the United Boys & Girls Club this holiday season

December 5, 2022 7:47 pm John Palminteri

Donations will help United Boys & Girls club members have Christmas gifts. Parents will make the…

Mental Health expert shares ways to handle holiday blues

December 5, 2022 5:48 pm Tracy Lehr

The holidays aren’t always merry and bright. That’s why mental health experts recommend planning ahead to combat holiday…

Solvang Trolley’s horse-drawn wagon delivers Christmas trees to local businesses

November 30, 2022 9:30 pm Tracy Lehr

SOLVANG, Calif.-The Solvang Trolley and Carriage Tours had some other business to attend to on Wednesday. The trolley company owned by the Orona…

18th Annual Westmont Christmas Concert Saturday

December 2, 2022 12:12 pm Kiani Hildebrandt

Westmont College is hosting its annual Christmas Concert this weekend.…

Dress for rain – wet weather impacting weekend events!

December 2, 2022 7:25 am Anikka Abbott

Rain is likely Saturday with chances continuing…

Rainy weather potentially impacting holiday events scheduled for this weekend

December 1, 2022 10:57 am Dave Alley

Rain in the forecast this weekend has the potential to impact many of the holiday events that are scheduled this coming Saturday and…

‘Unity in Community’ theme of December 9 telethon tradition

November 30, 2022 5:52 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A recent jam session with a couple of local rock legends is helping spread holiday cheer. Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald…

Santa Maria retailers enjoy strong start to holiday shopping season

November 30, 2022 5:19 pm Dave Alley

The holiday shopping season appears to be off to an encouraging start for many Santa Maria businesses, with several in the Town Center mall reporting…

Trips to Discover names Solvang one of the nation’s best small towns for Christmas

November 30, 2022 5:02 pm Lily Dallow

Trips to Discover named Solvang in its recently published list of the 21 best small towns to visit for Christmas in the United…

People putting up Christmas lights recommend putting safety first

November 29, 2022 7:54 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Whether you decorate early or late people who regularly put up lights say it’s important to keep safety in mind. “To be safe…

Anthony’s Christmas Trees delights customers, despite drought impacts

November 29, 2022 7:33 pm Beth Farnsworth

Customers out shopping for Christmas trees will notice a few new trends this holiday season at Anthony’s Christmas Tree lot and you can blame the…

Giving Tuesday gives nonprofits a boost during the holiday season

November 28, 2022 6:20 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara will be taking calls if someone has questions and they have a website, too that can…