Receive pair of vampire fangs when you donate blood at Central Coast blood drives
All blood donors from now through Halloween will receive a pair of customizable costume vampire…
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ID Doctor: Cottage Hospital preparing for ‘maximum readiness’ for likely worsening of COVID-19
Canceling Halloween and other Fall social activities right now is just what the doctor…
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COVID-19 scares away some upcoming Halloween, winter holiday events
The Ghost Village Halloween event along with many other holiday events will not be taking place this year due to the coronavirus…
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Bel Lavoro arts initiative providing 160,000 meals to Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
In celebration of the seasonal olive harvest, Bel Lavoro Olive Orchards is launching a new creative initiative, Artful…
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Isla Vista outbreak hampers county’s reopening progress
A cluster of coronavirus cases have appeared in Isla Vista after several parties took place where many attendees did not wear…
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UCSB rolls out Halloween weekend restrictions to reduce COVID-19 spread
UCSB will put extra restrictions on the week leading up to Halloween and the weekend…
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Amtrak requiring reservations over Thanksgiving
Amtrak will require reservations for train tickets during the Thanksgiving…
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World Dance for Humanity hosting virtual Halloween Dance Fest
World Dance for Humanity is offering free online dance classes so people can participate in this year’s Worldwide Thriller event on Saturday…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 12 launches Turkey Drive, annual fundraiser benefits Good Samaritan Shelter, SLO Food Bank
NewsChannel 12 has launched its annual KCOY Turkey Drive, which will have a modified format this year due to the COVID-19…
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Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation celebrates Veterans Day with a ‘Night at the Drive-In!’
The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) is inviting the community to celebrate Veterans Day in a safe, family-friendly way…under the…
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Santa Barbara Zoo hosts Spooky Zoo
Guests can still get into the fall spirit with Spooky Zoo, an outdoor Halloween spell-ebration until October…
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Santa Barbara County Health prepares for possible second wave of COVID-19
As a second wave of the coronavirus starts in other states across the country, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is concerned that…
Continue Reading State approves limited gatherings again, but Santa Barbara County says no – for now
Large groups of Isla Vista residents without masks may be contributing to the COVID-19 spike in the area. (Photo: Max Abrams/Daily…
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Holiday guidelines put gatherings in the spotlight
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Public health officers are grappling with holiday guidelines. California health officials recommend Californians limit…
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City of Santa Maria encourages virtual Dia de los Muertos celebrations
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department is encouraging the community to safely observe the Dia de los Muertos holiday through social…
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COVID-19: Doctors in Santa Maria discuss how to celebrate Halloween safely during pandemic
They believe traditional trick or treating will be difficult to do in a safe manner due to the…
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Santa Barbara pumpkin patch providing normalcy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Even this year, COVID-19 couldn’t stop a 46-year-old tradition at Lane Farms in Santa…
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Hancock cancels annual Frightmare Forest
Allan Hancock College has canceled its annual Frightmare Forest Halloween attraction.…
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Pumpkin patches fill the Halloween void for parents and children
Pumpkin patches are filling a void as parents try to replace trick-or-treating fun to prevent the spread of the…
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Santa Barbara County churches make the move back into their buildings
With Santa Barbara County’s move into the state’s red reopening tier last week, places of worship are allowed to open indoors with…
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