Leap Year birthdays and wedding are being celebrated today
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Leap year babies including Pete Dallow of Santa Barbara are about to celebrate their birthdays. Dallow said he will celebrate…
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Tiny Homes on display during Home Improvement Expo at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif-Tiny homes drew crowds at the Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura. People…
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The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival highlights top Oscar contenders and impactful storytelling
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It was eleven days of A-list stars, incredible storytelling, impassioned fans, and a hardworking team of staff and volunteers…
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“Anything Goes” playing this weekend and next at Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-“Anything Goes” is the latest performance at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. More than 30 teens are involved in the production. The…
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Spencer the Gardner fans can’t get enough of “More Than Just a Party Band” documentary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Spencer the Gardner fans can’t get enough of the “More Than Just a Party Band” documentary. It tells the story of Santa…
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USAF Sierra Winds stop by the Morning News to preview their upcoming concerts
Lieutenant Colonel Cristina Moore-Urrutia and the Sierra Winds of the U. S. Air Force’s Band of the Golden West visited the Morning…
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Santa Maria Fairpark unveils new logos, announces major changes to signature events
The Santa Maria Fairpark has unveiled a set of new logos, including for the property itself, as well as for its two biggest annual events, the Santa…
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Amy Grant fans fill Performing Arts Center
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.-A little rain, or a lot of rain, didn’t keep fans away from seeing Amy Grant at the Performing Arts Center in San Luis…
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Heather Graham premieres film at Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s closing night
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—She’s known for her roles on camera in films like “Austin Powers” and “The Hangover.” But Saturday night was extra…
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Alicia Silverstone shares her health tips at FestForums
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Actress and activist Alicia Silverstone shared her health and sustainability journey at FestForums in Santa Barbara. She is a…
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Jeffrey Wright awarded with Montecito Award at 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Jeffrey Wright is up for his first Oscar for his role in “American Fiction.” In the film, Wright plays a frustrated…
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Fundraiser set to help support SLO County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit
A fundraiser is scheduled for next month to help financially support the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office K-9…
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FestForums brings festival producers and talent together in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-FestForums 2024 is just getting underway in Santa Barbara. FestForums 2024 is a place where festival producers, organizers and…
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“Sideways” star Paul Giamatti returns to Santa Barbara to pick up SBIFF honor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Alexander Payne’s “Sideways” put Santa Barbara’s wine country, The Hitching Post and other popular spots on the map. As…
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“We Are Guardians” puts spotlight on efforts to save the Brazilian Amazon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Leonardo DiCaprio served as executive producer of a new documentary about saving the Brazilian Amazon. The film entitled “We…
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DAOU Vineyard is new SBIFF sponsor
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-If movie fans are wondering what celebrities are drinking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival it is likely to be a…
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Oscar nominees Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet recognized for their outstanding directing at SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Directors award honored Martin Scorsese and Justine Triet this…
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Summerland oil leaks come to the surface during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A screening of the documentary film ‘Greetings from Summerland Birthplace of Offshore Oil’ has been shown to Congressman Salud Carbajal. Filmmaker…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival Honors Mark Ruffalo with American Riviera Award.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—He’s “The Hulk” in “The Avengers,” the romantic lead in “13 Going on 30,” and the “good guy” in nearly…
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Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day leads to adoptions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif-Smooch a Pooch for Valentine’s Day allowed people to find true love among adoptable dogs from local rescues. People interested…
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