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Witches Paddle brings Halloween Spirit to Ventura Harbor

October 26, 2024 9:11 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The annual Witches Paddle brought the Halloween spirit to the Ventura Harbor. Witches dressed up and grabbed their broom-like paddles…

New Santa Barbara Library Plaza one week away from opening after years of planning and construction

October 25, 2024 12:21 pm John Palminteri

The Michael Towbes Library Plaza opens November 3 in Santa Barbara. A preview look is being shown to Newschannel 3-12 prior to the…

Halloween activities in Isla Vista will span several days with stronger rules and many options

October 23, 2024 12:20 pm John Palminteri

The Isla Vista community is gearing up for Halloween activities both this weekend and on Halloween itself next Thursday. In recent years, the large…

Wine industry harvest winding up with good yields after weather swings in the region

October 21, 2024 6:38 pm John Palminteri

The 40th annual Vintners Festival took place over the weekend as the final grapes were harvested in Santa Barbara County. Winemakers say heavy…

Santa Barbara Symphony begins on a high note

October 19, 2024 6:54 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony season is now underway. The symphony rehearsed with guest artist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at the…

Pianos on State hits the final note for the year

October 21, 2024 12:03 pm John Palminteri

The Pianos on State art presentation has finished a three week presentation in Santa Barbara. It took place for three…

Sailathon helps caregivers care

October 20, 2024 8:11 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-A sail served as a fundraiser off the coast of Ventura on Sunday. The annual Caregivers Sailathon took place just south of the…

Semester at Sea alumni meet up along the coast

October 19, 2024 10:50 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Central Coast is home a large number of Semester at Sea alumni. Many attended a Semester at Sea Founders Taco Day on…

Senior Expo draws hundreds to see services throughout Santa Barbara County

October 17, 2024 5:49 pm John Palminteri

The Family Service Agency Senior Expo drew hundreds at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Many services were offered and questions were…

Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival

October 15, 2024 5:18 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…

Caregivers Sail-a-thon sets sail Oct. 20 in Ventura

October 12, 2024 9:13 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. – The 22nd annual Caregivers Sail-a-thon will set sail on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Skippers are invited to register at the Ventura…

Nature Track Film Festival invites public to closing night film and awards ceremony tonight in Goleta

October 13, 2024 3:56 pm Tracy Lehr

GOLETA, Calif. – The 6th Annual Nature Track Film Festival is underway this weekend. Tonight’s final showing at 6:05 p.m. features the world…

Seaside Highland Games brings Scottish athletes musicians and dancers to Ventura

October 12, 2024 4:26 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. – You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy the Seaside Highland Games. The Seaside Highland Games include all kinds of competitions…

Nova Exhibition extended until Oct. 20

October 10, 2024 12:14 am Tracy Lehr

LOS ANGELES, Calif.- This week marks the one year anniversary of the Nova Music Festival massacre in Israel. Terrorists killed 370 people and took 44…

New El Presidente Fritz Olenberger takes over for the 2025 Old Spanish Days

October 10, 2024 5:27 pm John Palminteri

Fritz Olenberger is the 2025 El Presidente of Old Spanish Days. His duties will involve coordinating numerous events for the 101st…

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors packs The New Vic

October 9, 2024 8:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors officially opens on Thursday Oct. 10, but on Wednesday night people packed The New Vic theatre for…