Valentine’s Day comes early at Franklin Elementary School in Santa Barbara
Valentine’s Day came early this year — safely — for students at Franklin Elementary School.…
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Flower growers counting on busy Valentine’s Day after pandemic losses
Bulk flower growers, like Florabundance in Carpinteria, have welcomed a busy week ahead of Valentines…
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Santa Maria florists hustle to meet high demands for Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend as business booms for Flower Carriage in Santa…
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Avoiding bad breath ahead of Valentines Day
Raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are some of the best, long-lasting breath fresheners, says America’s Bad Breath Doctor, Harold…
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Chocolate lab puppy helps with wedding proposal
The puppy also helped deliver pink and white balloons and a bouquet of…
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Santa Barbara County’s cases reach daily record as COVID-19’s third wave hits
Coronavirus cases have climbed to an all-time high in Santa Barbara County.…
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Carnegie Art Museum 2021 decoration restored day after vandalism
OXNARD, Calif. It appears vandals rang in the new year by destroying a 2021 sign on the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard early Saturday morning, but the…
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Thrift stores start off New Year with wave of donations
When Christmas concludes and the New Year begins, donation sites such as Destined For Grace always experience an abundance of offerings.…
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Two more New Year’s babies announced in San Luis Obispo, Ventura
Two more hospitals in San Luis Obispo and Ventura announced the first babies born to them after midnight on New Year’s…
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Meet the first babies born in 2021 in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
With the new year brings new life. Several babies were born up and down the coast just in time to ring in the new…
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Quieter New Year’s Day 2021 than would have been expected last year
Health officials have encouraged people to remain home as much as possible. They hope people celebrate the holidays with their immediate…
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Family recipe for resilience in 2021
There is a recipe for resilience during these strange times. For two generations of the Fleming family, the ingredients include equal parts flour,…
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Restaurants tailor to takeout only on New Year’s Eve
On a night that’s traditionally full of food and festivity, New Year’s Eve 2020 will look a lot…
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A look back at the top stories of 2020 throughout our area
2020 was an unforgettable year filled with major news events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. As the year comes to a close, we take a closer look at…
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Many people self-declare their traveling as essential during the pandemic peak
Holiday passengers have found ways to move even with the essential travel recommendations from the California Health…
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Many hospitality businesses facing much slower New Year’s Eve due to coronavirus restrictions
Many hospitality-related businesses that are typically busy on New Year’s Eve are facing lower sales due to current COVID-19…
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La Boheme professional Dance Group keeps kickin’ during pandemic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The pandemic postponed parades that showcased some professional dance troops including La Boheme. La Boheme professional…
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Stay-at-home sparks mixed reaction in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA. Calif. People who chose not to stay home on Tuesday evening gave the extended stay-at-home orders mixed reviews. Some people called it…
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Shelter pets seek Santa Barbara County homes for the holidays
For those who want to adopt a pet but aren’t able to own it forever, the Foster Express offers a holiday…
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Regional stay-at-home order expected to be extended
Southern California’s stay-at-home order was originally set to expire on…
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