Oxnard Tamale Festival follows annual parade
OXNARD, Calif.-The Oxnard Christmas Parade ended with a banner letting people know about the Oxnard Tamale Festival taking place in Plaza Park.…
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Oxnard Christmas Parade celebrates “Making Spirits Bright” theme
OXNARD, Calif.-The annual Oxnard Christmas Parade celebrating the theme “Making Spirits Bright.” Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the parade…
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Ventura Fire Department launches Stuff-a-Sleigh Toy & Food DriveÂ
In a holiday season collaboration, the Ventura Fire Department is partnering with several agencies across the county for Ventura’s first…
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Hospice of Santa Barbara to host Light up a Life to honor missed loved ones
Hospice of Santa Barbara is hosting a community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season.…
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With the busy holiday season here the US Postal Service offers tips for timely and safe shipping
As the holiday season ramps up, the Postal Service is offering suggestions to customers to make sure their packages and letters are received on time…
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La Arcada Plaza Christmas Walk celebrates 28th year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The 28th annual La Arcada Plaza Christmas Walk helped people get into the holiday spirit. People enjoyed local…
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Santa Maria Elks drive-through experience ‘Christmas in the Country’ set to open this Friday
Santa Maria Elks Recreation is all set to open its popular “Christmas in the Country” drive-through holiday experience on Friday, Dec.…
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Horse-drawn wagon delivers trees and holiday cheer ahead of Julefest 2023 in Solvang
Ahead of Julefest activities in the first week of December, a horse-drawn wagon bearing the most quintessential decorations of the season arrived at…
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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County fills holiday tables despite turkey drive shortfall, thanks to Costco grant
Despite falling short of the 4,000-turkey goal, Santa Barbara’s Foodbank secured 800 turkeys and got extra help from a Costco grant to aid families…
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Annual Festival of Trees enlivens Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center with gift-filled displays
The Festival of Trees has commenced at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, filling the space with trees adorned by businesses, groups, and…
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Popular Christmas tree fundraiser once again being held in Santa Maria Town Center mall
A longtime Santa Maria holiday tradition has returned to the Santa Maria Town Center mall with the recent opening of the Altrusa Festival of…
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Santa Maria non-profits raise funds on Giving Tuesday for Local Youth
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (FBSMV) and Boys and Girls Club in Santa Maria are both kicking off their Giving Tuesday…
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Cyber Monday shoppers may set retail record
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Sandwiched between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday is Cyber Monday. A businesswoman coined the term…
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Assistance League of Santa Barbara holiday pop up has rare finds
The Assistance League of Santa Barbara has had a busy holiday pop-up. Many items are rare and special for the…
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Paseo Nuevo holiday events come with a nightly snowfall show
The Paseo Nuevo Mall has a tree lighting Friday and also the kick off of the special snowfall show. The mall plans many holiday events and nightly…
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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Horns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-‘Tis the season for holiday horns. The Holiday Horns Brass Quintet has returned for another season of caroling. The quintet…
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Holiday shopping demand will be both on line and in person throughout the Central Coast
Holiday shopping may see the battle not in the department stores but online against in person. Shoppers are checking the deals out on the day after…
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Explore Lompoc releases 2023 Holiday Fun Guide
Explore Lompoc, the official Tourism Business Improvement District for the City of Lompoc, released its Holiday Fun Guide for the 2023…
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Central Coast shoppers begin holiday season at Holloway’s Christmas Trees
People on the Central Coast are picking up their Christmas trees to start their holiday festivities at Holloway’s Christmas…
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Adam’s Angels volunteers serve up Thanksgiving meals and music
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Professionals musicians took time out from their own Thanksgivings to perform for the less fortunate at the Adam’s Angels…
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