National Vietnam War Veterans Day celebrated with an event in Solvang
National Vietnam War Veterans Day has been celebrated in Solvang with a ceremony and special pin…
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Old Spanish Days ready to start Fiesta activities as soon as April with the Spirit competitions
Old Spanish Days say many events will be broadcast this year on English and Spanish channels for the Central Coast. The first event for Old Spanish…
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Huge Junior League rummage sale set to raise money for vital programs for Santa Barbara youth and victims of sex trafficking
The Junior League will hold its 85th rummage sale this weekend in Santa Barbara. Funds will help programs for youth in Santa Barbara and a safe…
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Point Mugu Air Show wraps up first show featuring Navy Blue Angels and Air Force Thunderbirds
POINT MUGU, Calif.-The Point Mugu Air Show at Naval Base Ventura County wrapped up on Sunday afternoon. This was the third time the U.S. Air…
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Blue Angels flight fulfills reporter’s longtime bucket list
POINT MUGU, Calif.-The first time I had the opportunity to fly with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels more than two decades ago…
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Hundreds turn out for Annual Magic Show at Lobero Theater
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Lobero Theater was packed today for its annual magic extravaganza. Visitors of all ages trickled in to catch a glimpse of…
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Military drones on display at Point Mugu Air Show
POINT MUGU, Calif.-The Point Mugu Air Show at Naval Base Ventura County had drones on display. One pilot called the display area “The Game of…
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Seabee divers play Tic-Tac-Toe underwater at air show
POINT MUGU, Calif.-The Navy’s Underwater Construction Technicians known as Seabee Divers took part in the Point Mugu Air Show at Naval Base Ventura…
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Two special guests ride along with co-headliners of 2023 Point Mugu Air Show
With the 2023 Point Mugu Air Show underway for the March 18-19 weekend, the show’s co-headliners, the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds, were joined…
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The Santa Barbara International Orchid show returns after pandemic impacts
The Santa Barbara International Orchid show returns after it was grounded by the pandemic. It takes place this weekend at the Earl Warren…
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14 meetings later, more work is still ahead for the remodel of De la Guerra Plaza
Plans to remodel De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara are still snagged by issues with new features. One includes a bubbler water…
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New mercado site and a theme of ‘Let’s Fiesta!’ set for Old Spanish Days 2023
The 2023 Fiesta theme of Let’s Fiesta has been announced. The event will include a new mercado at the…
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11th Annual Run for Love raises awareness for domestic violence
SANTA BARBARA, CA— One UCSB sorority is bringing the college community together to shed light on domestic violence through their 11th annual Run…
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Hundreds of students get ready to riff at 53rd Annual Jazz Festival in Santa Barbara
The Dos Pueblos Instrumental Music Program is getting ready to present its 53rd Annual Jazz…
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Informal conversations bring out the public to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Santa Barbara
The public came out for an informal chat during Coffee with a Cop in Santa Barbara. More similar outreach is set in the…
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Countdown to 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo begins with return of Beard-A-Reno contest
The countdown to the 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade officially began on Monday with the return of the time-honored tradition of the…
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La Boheme kicks off Mardi Gras with a fundraiser
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-La Boheme hosted its second annual Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser at the Carriage Museum in Santa Barbara on the Friday…
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Star-Studded Santa Barbara International Film Festival Highlights Diverse Range of Talent
The star-studded 10 day Santa Barbara International Film Festival came to a close last…
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“And That’s a Wrap!” as Santa Barbara International Film Festival Comes to a Close
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. —The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped up today with the film premiere “I Like Movies.” The film is a…
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Santa Barbara Native creates film starring Rita Moreno
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—A Santa Barbara native created a film called “The Prank” that’s premiering at the Santa Barbara international film…
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