New gate, parking signs and overnight messages installed to curb issues at Santa Barbara’s Pershing Park
New security gates have gone up along with parking restriction signs at Pershing Park in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Maria area businesses reporting strong holiday shopping sales
Many Santa Maria Valley businesses are reporting strong sales for the holiday shopping season, despite having to work through a pandemic and health…
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Last minute gift rush on the Central Coast may be eased with a local trip not a computer click
Local retailers ready to keep pace with online giants to serve their customers in time for gift giving.…
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Salvation Army helps struggling families
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. The Salvation Army provided food and gifts to 300 struggling families on through its Angel Tree and Adopt a Family…
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Holiday Horns perform final show of the season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. People stopped to listen to the Holiday Horns in the Paseo Nuevo’s center court on Saturday. The quintet led by Eric Heidner…
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Casa Pacifica receives a holiday donation from the Gene Haas Foundation
The Casa Pacific Center for Children and Families has received a $10,000 check from the Gene Haas Foundation to make the holidays brighter for its…
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Solvang restaurant owner cautions other businesses after being issued warning for eating inside his own building
The owner of Peasants FEAST restaurant in Solvang has a warning for other business…
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Waterfront Department keeps holiday spirit alive with “Paradeless” Parade Of Lights
Although the coronavirus pandemic has cancelled this year’s Parade of Lights, city officials aren’t allowing it to cancel the holiday…
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SB Co Health Officer on London COVID-19 virus mutations: ‘Unheard of’
Local health officers in our tri-county area are closely monitoring the lockdown situation in London after learning that the COVID-19 virus there…
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Santa Barbara County children in need receive holiday gifts from United Way, community donors
Children and families across Santa Barbara County received gifts in time for the holidays this year thanks to help from United Way of SB County and…
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Solvang Julefest bringing back holiday spirit
The annual Solvang Julefest has returned to town in celebration of the winter holiday…
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LIVE: Grace Fisher’s Winter Music Showcase plays on despite pandemic
After nine months of canceled performances, Grace Fisher’s Winter Music Showcase is still going…
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Santa Maria man holds classic car show, toy giveaway to help those in need
A Santa Maria man stepped up on Saturday to help those in need within his…
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Central Coast Rescue Mission hosts drive-thru Christmas banquet in Santa Maria
Hundreds of families in need received an early Christmas meal in Santa Maria Friday afternoon thanks to the help of Central Coast Rescue Mission and…
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Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People brings Christmas cheer by giving out toys
Christmas cheer is coming to 150 families in the Santa Ynez Valley.…
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Santa Barbara County’s new COVID-19 cases reach troubling peak
The number of new coronavirus cases in Santa Barbara County has hit a troubling new…
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Looking for the Helpers: Santa Maria man with autism spreads holiday spirit as ‘Santa Buddy’
Scherrer, who is autistic, was gifted a Santa Claus costume last year from a family friend to continue the tradition of dressing up as Father…
Continue ReadingSoCal region hits 0% ICU capacity as coronavirus surges
Today California reported a one-day record of 379 deaths and over 52,000 new coronavirus…
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Early holiday tree purchases could bring on fire dangers without ongoing care
Holiday trees may be drying out already without proper care, causing a fire…
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Two local women helping struggling families push through pandemic
Since April, a group of good samaritans has helped 55 families by giving them…
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