St. Vincent’s Fashion Show & Luncheon returns to Rosewood Miramar on Nov. 30
MONTECITO, Calif.-St. Vincent’s 14th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The fundraiser returns to…
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Nearly 40,000 University of California workers throughout the state are on two-day strike to demand fair labor practices
UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—At UC Santa Barbara over 600 workers showed up this morning to make their presence known and their absence felt, chanting…
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MOXI Museum unveils Event Schedule for the Holidays
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The holiday schedule at the MOXI Museum is full of events and activities for kids of all ages! Starting today, Sock Skating…
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Turkey and Geese bring Thanksgiving cheer to Carpinteria and Goleta
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday, your News Channel went deep into its archive to find these holiday news stories. On…
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Turkey Drive: Popular ‘Turkey Bucks’ promotion now at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Santa Maria
A popular way to contribute to the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive at the grocery store check out stand is now available for the first time ever in…
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Allan Hancock College opens new Student Health Center at Santa Maria Campus
Allan Hancock Community College opened a new Student Health Center at the Santa Maria Campus this…
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Festive, Holiday fun in Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Downtown Santa Barbara is getting in the Holiday spirit with a wide range of festive events. The annual Prince and Fairy Art…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces the eight recipients of the 2025 Virtuosos Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Kieran Culkin, Harris Dickinson, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Clarence Maclin, Mikey…
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yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe scheduled to host Cultural Burn
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A Cultural Burn is scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 22nd at the Johnson Ranch Open Space Property, west of Highway 101, on…
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Turkey Drive: SLO Food Bank seeking community help to battle hunger this holiday season
With this year’s News Channel 12 Turkey Drive finishing this Thursday, SLO Food Bank is looking to the community to once again help the cause by…
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Santa Maria Homeless Outreach Services ramping up for Winter
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria homeless shelters are gearing up for the cold months ahead. Shelters, warming centers, and various donation drives…
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Federal seasonal fire restrictions lifted elsewhere, but remain in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties until the new year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Bakersfield Field Office announced the lifting of most seasonal fire restrictions for…
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PCPA rings in the holiday season with beloved Disney classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
PCPA is once again bringing the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast onto the Marian Theatre stage to celebrate the holiday…
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Man whose house burned down in Thomas Fire and Mountain Fire moves forward through community’s generosity
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – At 21, Luis “Tigre” Villanueva left Mexico in hopes of building a better life, and he did. He’s a husband, father of…
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Lake Cachuma freshly stocked with 4,000 pounds of live Rainbow Trout; 12,000 pounds on the way
LAKE CACHUMA, Calif. – The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release on Friday after the first batch of Rainbow Trout were…
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Non-profit provides relief to Mountain Fire victims through power of social media
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.— Luis Villanueva is still processing the shock of losing his Somis home in the Mountain Fire. “I don’t know that I am…
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Need for mental health services spikes following devastation of Mountain Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif.—It’s been an emotional day for Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, who Is helping victims of the Mountain Fire navigate the process of…
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Montecito Water District hosting food and toy drive for local community
MONTECITO, Calif. – The Montecito Water District is hosting a food and toy drive until Dec. 18. The MWD office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.…
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Laugh Festival raises money for non-profits with four nights of shows
Laugh Festival shows are underway in Santa Barbara. Funds will help area…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s newest venue opens Friday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – On Friday, the former Fiesta Five Theatre at 916 State Street will make its debut as the renamed Santa Barbara…
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