Central Coast veterans in need receive supplies at special drive-thru giveaway
Veterans in need are receiving essential resources today at four special drive-through giveaways that is replacing the annual Santa Barbara County…
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Gold Star mom brings veterans, families and communities together
It was her 14th Marine Marathon and the race she runs to keep the memory of the step-son she raised…
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Turkey Drive: Local radio stations using airwaves to help promote annual fundraiser
The annual KCOY NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive is once again receiving significant on-air support from two Central Coast media partners, Emerald Wave…
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Arroyo Grande Police Department seeks Santa Cop donations
The Arroyo Grande Police Department is asking for donations for it annual Santa Cop program.…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health prepares for COVID-safe Thanksgiving events after mostly successful Halloween
Halloween was a smashing success for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department when it came to limiting the spread of…
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Turkey Drive: 100-Day Challenge helping reduce veterans homelessness in Santa Barbara County
Several Santa Barbara County agencies are teaming up in an effort called the “100-Day Challenge,” an initiative that is focused on addressing and…
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Flags fly along Avenue of Flags at Ivy Lawn in honor of Veterans Day
Flags are flying at Ivy lawn Memorial Park in …
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State Street promenade debuts downtown market
A new Thursday tradition is taking place, as the State Street Promenade Market was introduced to Santa Barbara this…
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Family friction caused by election spikes as holiday season nears
As voters try to digest the political season, some of them are dealing with family friction caused by opposing…
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Turkey Bucks offering new way to help support KCOY NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive
There’s a new way to contribute to the annual KCOY NewsChannel 12 Turkey Drive. Donations can be made by purchasing “Turkey Bucks” at participating…
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Quiet Halloween weekend results in 2 arrests in Isla Vista
The sheriff’s office said the majority of the citations issued over the weekend were for alcohol-related offenses.…
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Halloween in Isla Vista wilts into a ghost of its past
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Law enforcement was out in full force for Saturday’s Halloween night in Isla Vista. The ramped up staff is an added layer of…
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Allan Hancock to host drive-through Halloween event
Allan Hancock College’s Bulldog Bound program will be hosting a drive-through trick-or-treating event for families on…
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Santa Barbara County preaches precaution on Halloween
Halloween is here and it’s come at a critical time, as coronavirus cases have slowly started to rise throughout Santa Barbara…
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Avengers show up at American Riviera Bank for Halloween
The American Riviera Bank employees appeared as characters from the Avengers in their downtown Santa Barbara branch today, to have an early Halloween…
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Santa Maria Recreation & Parks hosts haunted drive-thru for families
A Haunted drive-thru took place in Santa Maria Thursday…
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Turkey Drive: God’s Store House lending a helping hand to people in need in SLO County
God’s Store House is a weekly food distribution at Grace Church in San Luis Obispo. It’s one of 83 agency partners with SLO Food Bank that will…
Continue Reading Alternatives conjured up to calm down Isla Vista Halloween weekend
In an effort to reduce large Isla Vista crowds, community leaders have virtual Halloween events planned.…
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Ventura County agency seeks handwritten greeting cards for elderly residents living alone during the holidays
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) is asking local schools for handwritten greeting cards to give to older adults and people with…
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Santa Maria Elks Rodeo plans drive-thru Holiday Light display for winter
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is collaborating with the City of Santa Maria to host a drive-thru Holiday Light display called “Christmas in the…
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