Channel Islands Parade of Light show goes on
OXNARD, Calif.-The 57th Annual Parade of Lights happened on Saturday night despite some weather related events nearby. Smoke from a wind-driven fire…
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Santa Barbara Harbor welcomes snow, Santa and paddlers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Thanks to the magic of the holidays 10 tons of snow appeared on the City Pier in the Santa Barbara on Saturday. It was all part…
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Carpinteria celebrates holiday spirit with a parade
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade had plenty of spirit on Saturday. News Channel reporter John Palminteri help emcee the…
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American Red Cross sets up evacuation location at Ventura College
VENTURA, Calif.-The American Red Cross and the County of Ventura set up an emergency evacuation area. It is located at the West Campus of Ventura…
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Huguette Clark: ‘With All Best Wishes for A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year’
A small trove of original Christmas cards will be displayed at Bellosguardo for the holidays, along with Christmas trees and decked halls at the…
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Stearns Wharf prepares for Holiday Tree Lighting in Santa Barbara
At 5:00 p.m., before the start of the Parade of Lights boat parade, organizers will switch on the lights of a beautiful 25-foot Nobel Fir on Stearns…
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San Luis Obispo offering free parking during holiday season
The City of San Luis Obispo is offering 12 days of free parking between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s…
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Santa Maria announces winners of Lights, Sights & Holiday Nights decorating contest
The City of Santa Maria announced the winners of the Lights, Sights & Holiday Nights decorating…
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Goleta encourages residents to shop local during holidays with new online city business directory
The City of Goleta is encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season with a new online city business directory:…
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Light Up A Life helps people remember loved ones during the holidays
Hospice of Santa Barbara is hosting its 40th annual ceremony of light love remembrance and unity at the Montecito Upper Village…
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Pop-up toy drive overflows with donations to Toys for Tots and the Unity Shoppe
It was a toy drive and a dance party on Sunday in Goleta and Santa Barbara. At four locations, Thomas Towing and the Los Amigos Mix show rolled up…
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Goleta holiday parade draws thousands to Old Town as many more Christmas season events fill the calendar
The festive feel of the holiday season was on full display for the Goleta Old Town Holiday Parade Saturday…
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Gift donations running low for Santa to a Senior program in Ventura
A senior program in Ventura is still seeking donated holiday gifts for Ventura seniors in need, but organizers said they’re running out of…
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Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Trees selling “like hot cakes” to locals including Kevin Costner in Ventura
Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Tree sales are underway in Ventura, Moorepark, Camarillo and Santa Barbara.…
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With the holidays this month, fire safety reminders are shared to help ensure a safe season on the Central Coast
As the holiday season hits it full stride, the public is being reminded about basic safety reminders to help ensure a healthy and joyous time this…
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United Way partners with UCSB Arts & Lectures in upcoming Merry-Achi Christmas show at Arlington Theatre for children in need
The UCSB Arts and Lectures is partnering with the United Way of Santa Barbara County to help spread holiday cheer for children in need this winter…
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San Luis Obispo releases extended holiday schedule for Old SLO Trolley through downtown
The city of San Luis Obispo released the extended holiday schedule for the Old SLO Trolley going through…
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Good Samaritan Shelter begins annual holiday toy drive benefiting kids in need
Good Samaritan Shelter has kicked off its annual holiday toy drive to benefit children who are clients of the Santa Barbara County-based non-profit…
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Salvation Army Ventura Corps seeking gifts for over 3,000 children in need this holiday season
The Salvation Army Ventura Corps just launched its Angel Tree Program for children in need this holiday season, and they’re hoping to donate gifts…
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“Houses for the Holidays” gingerbread kits benefits Habitat for Humanity
OXNARD, Calif.-In honor of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who passed away in November, people are donating to Habitat for Humanity. The cause was dear…
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