Chicken Little and other local shops have Black Friday deals, too
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Chicken Little has decked the walls of its window displays with popular items including Santa Baby pajamas , stuffed animals…
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City of San Luis Obispo offering rewards to incentivize shopping local this holiday season
The City of San Luis Obispo announced it will be offering rewards to incentivize people to shop local during this holiday…
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Thanksgiving cooks flock to farmers markets before the holiday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Tourists and locals, alike, like to shop at farmers markets before they start making their Thankgiving meal. Some of them,…
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Holiday travel takes off at SBA
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Business is taking off at the Santa Barbara Airport and it could be one of the busiest in years. But getting to and from the…
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Santa Barbara Humane shares how to keep your pets safe and healthy this holiday season
Santa Barbara Humane is offering tips to the community on how to keep your pets safe and healthy ahead of the holiday…
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Ventura’s Santa to a Senior program seeks holiday gifts for local seniors
The City of Ventura invites the community to participate in the annual Santa to a Senior program, aiming to bring holiday cheer to over 200 seniors…
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County of Santa Barbara gears up for Toys for Tots collection drive
The County of Santa Barbara is launching its annual Toys for Tots campaign, inviting residents to drop off new unwrapped toys at designated…
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No trash, recycling pickup or street sweeping will take place in Santa Maria on Thanksgiving Day
The City of Santa Maria advised residents of changes to services due to the Thanksgiving holiday…
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USPS Operation Santa Letter Adoption program now open
The US Postal Service announced the return of Operation Santa, a program that allows participants to adopt a letter written to Santa and help out…
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Single-parent Hancock College students receive free Thanksgiving meal at annual turkey giveaway
Dozens of Allan Hancock College single-parent students received free Thanksgiving meals during the first day of a two-day annual giveaway held…
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Sock skating comes to Santa Barbara at MOXI for Winter weather experience without cold temps
Seaside Sock Skating is taking place on the roof of the MOXI museum in Santa Barbara. The special event is included in the cost of…
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Dividends luncheon shares over $1-million with non-profits to kick off Thanksgiving week
Community dividends have been handed out by Montecito Bank & Trust to over 190 non-profits in Santa Barbara and Ventura…
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Local businesses partner with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County for Hunger Heroes Corporate Showdown
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County announced it will partner with eight local companies for this year’s 2023 Hunger Heroes Corporate…
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Busy holiday travel expected to create heavy traffic on local roadways this week
With Thanksgiving now just a few days away, the busy holiday travel period is beginning to ramp up, which will bring extra traffic to local roadways…
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Santa Barbara Dojo brings martial arts lessons to life with Annual Basket Brigade to feed local families
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— For the 13th year, martial arts students along with their parents and teachers prepared over 200 Thanksgiving baskets.…
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Unity Thrift & Gift Shoppe offers deals before Black Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Shoppers don’t have to wait for Black Friday sales to get deals at the The Unity Gift Shoppe Annex. Everything is 20 percent…
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Urgent call for donated turkeys underway in Santa Barbara County
The call out for turkeys is being made by the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. The ongoing drive is falling short of its goal of 4,000 turkeys,…
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Weather slows work near Gaviota Tunnel
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.-Wind and rain put the brakes on some road work on Wednesday in Santa Barbara County. “Just north of the southbound rest…
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Poinsettia sales help student athletes and musicians
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Students are selling poinsettias to their parents, relatives, friends and neighbors and community members. It’s all part of…
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Veterans Day Ceremony in Santa Barbara included flyovers on blue sky day
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-People attending the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 11th looked up at the picture…
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