Holidays Archives

Pismo Beach reports no major issues during holiday weekend, smaller amount of tourists than expected

July 6, 2020 6:30 pm Dave Alley

There were less visitors than expected in Pismo Beach during the Fourth of July weekend, a surprise to many who had predicted beaches and roadways to…

Grover Beach, Santa Maria law enforcement receive hundreds of illegal firework calls over holiday weekend

July 5, 2020 7:28 pm Jessica Brest

Santa Maria and Grover Beach police reported receiving dozens of illegal firework calls and handing out dozens of…

Fourth of July festivities subdued in Santa Barbara

July 4, 2020 11:06 pm Blake DeVine

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Barbara City Council cancelled this year’s Independence Day fireworks display. On Thursday, the Santa…

Festive Motorcade, neighborhood parade highlight modified Montecito Fourth festivities

July 4, 2020 9:41 pm Ryan Fish

A ‘Motorcade Roadshow’ put a safe spin on a Fourth of July parade, while others created their own neighborhood parade for the…

Nipomo holds annual 4th of July parade throughout the community

July 4, 2020 2:01 pm Dave Alley

Nipomo’s annual Jim Tefft Memorial 4th of July Parade is held this year with an alternative format this year due to COVID-19, by taking the event…

San Luis Obispo residents and visitors plan for a quieter Independence Day

July 3, 2020 8:46 pm Anikka Abbott

This Fourth of July is looking very different from years past. Downtown San Luis Obispo is fairly quiet for the day before a major…

Santa Maria Philharmonic plays virtual patriotic concert for community

July 3, 2020 1:58 am Jessica Brest

The Santa Maria Philharmonic Brass Quintet celebrated the upcoming Fourth of July holiday by performing a 35-minute long concert at Rotary Centennial…

Pismo Beach prepares for busy Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2020 6:48 pm Dave Alley

Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, Pismo Beach is gearing up for what is expected to be a very busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.…

Santa Barbara County orders beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend

July 2, 2020 10:40 pm Blake DeVine

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg issued a health officer order on Thursday that beaches are to be closed to the public…

Grover Beach fireworks stand to assist South SLO County business recovery efforts

July 1, 2020 6:41 pm Dave Alley

The South County Chambers of Commerce is selling fireworks this year in Grover Beach, with all profits to be directed towards local business recovery…

Carlitos along with other local restaurants welcome outdoor diners following Governor’s orders

July 1, 2020 4:43 pm Tracy Lehr

Some Santa Barbara restaurant stay prepared when the Governor made new orders on Wednesday morning.…

Impacts from regional beach closures expected in Santa Barbara County

July 1, 2020 10:58 am John Palminteri

Open beach communities in Montecito and Carpinteria carefully plan how they will handle influx of 4th of July visitors. Parking, trash, coronavirus…

Lompoc sees 1,300 percent increase in illegal fireworks calls

June 30, 2020 6:10 pm Anikka Abbott

July 4 is just around the corner and cities nationwide are seeing an increase in fireworks. Lompoc is no…

Amid more cases and closures, SB County Public Health to keep beaches open with extra enforcement for July 4th weekend

June 30, 2020 12:44 pm Ryan Fish

Santa Barbara County beaches will remain open over the Fourth of July weekend, according to Santa Barbara County Public Health.…

4th of July will continue even without big shows

June 29, 2020 11:04 am John Palminteri

4th of July waterfront and stadium activities are canceled but many smaller alternatives are being planned in Central Coast neighborhoods.…

Wheels in motion for one 4th of July parade that won’t be parked by the virus

June 30, 2020 10:35 am John Palminteri

This year there will be a Montecito 4th of July car parade over several streets due to the COVID-19 concerns about having a walking parade. …

Santa Barbara County businesses continue to reopen despite COVID-19 death increase predicted by state’s virtual assessment tool

June 25, 2020 11:31 pm Blake DeVine

According to California’s COVID Assessment Tool, Santa Barbara County deal toll could increase to 225 over the next 30 days.…

All fireworks illegal in Santa Barbara

June 25, 2020 3:49 am Katie Karl

As the Fourth of July approaches, the Santa Barbara Fire Department is reminding those within the city limits that all types of fireworks are…

“No Vacancy” signs make a comeback in Santa Barbara

June 24, 2020 6:06 pm Tracy Lehr

Hotels reopened to tourists in Santa Barbara County about two weeks ago and it is no longer uncommon to see neon signs flashing “No Vacancy,” …

Parasailing company keeps customers at a distance

June 22, 2020 1:30 am Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. Channel Islands Parasail is all about physical distancing. The company launches clients from a boat off the coast of Oxnard. Owner…