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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High school program showcase gives 8th graders choices to consider
Eighth graders and their parents have a chance to check out programs offered by local high schools before they make their…
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Santa Maria prepares for return of annual Downtown Christmas Parade of Lights
The City of Santa Maria released the details on road closures and event times for the upcoming Downtown Christmas Parade of Lights on…
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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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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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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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Holiday tree arrives in Santa Barbara to kick off the season of events and celebrations
The Santa Barbara Holiday Tree has arrived in downtown on State St. It will be lit up in a ceremony Dec.…
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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 fire captains visit the Morning News to preview Stachefest with 805 firefighters
The third annual Stachefest with 805 firefighters is underway, and Fire Captains Kevin Corbett from the Santa Barbara City Fire Department and Shawn…
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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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News Channel 12 Turkey Drive receives outpouring of generosity and community support
Once again, the Central Coast provided an outpouring of support by giving generously to the News Channel 12 Turkey Drive, which benefits Good…
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival to honor actor Ryan Gosling with Kirk Douglas Award
The Santa Barbra International Film Festival (SBIFF) announced Friday it will honor actor Ryan Gosling with the Kirk Douglas Award during a black tie…
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Turkey Drive: Local grocery stores selling ‘Turkey Bucks’ to help raise funds
Several participating San Luis Obispo County grocery stores are once again providing community members with a quick and easy way to help donate to…
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Those who served share their hope ahead of Veterans Day in Santa Barbara
Presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, organizers are getting ready for this year’s Santa…
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Jazz musicians mentor local high school students
OXNARD, Calif.-Jazz musicians including Tom Scott put on a master class for high school students. It was all part of a Jazz Festival in the Oxnard…
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Jewish community gathering calls for release of hostages and sheds light on local support, rise in antisemitism
More than 100 people came together for an emotional gathering Tuesday at Goleta Beach Park, calling for the release of 241 Israelis and people from…
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Santa Maria Parade of Lights set to return after four-year absence, organizers looking for more entries
A beloved holiday tradition is set to return to downtown Santa Maria next month when the Parade of Lights is held on Saturday, Dec.…
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Enough! Plays to End Gun Violence takes the stage at The Alcazar Theatre
CARPINTERIA, Calif. A nationwide event showcasing plays about gun violence by teens and for teens took place tonight at The Alcazar Theatre. Six…
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