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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…

Navy League recognized by Ventura County Supervisors

October 8, 2024 8:11 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Ventura County Supervisors honored the Navy League Channel Islands Council with a proclamation at Tuesday’s board meeting. The Navy…

“An Evening of Magical Memories” celebrates Brain Injury Center of Ventura Çounty

October 7, 2024 9:57 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County celebrated its 22nd year over the weekend. The center hosted “An Evening of Magical…

Nabal avocado recipe wins Guacamole Contest at Avocado Festival in Carpinteria

October 6, 2024 8:22 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-One of the highlights of the annual Avocado Festival in Carpinteria is the Guacamole Contest held on the final day of the…

Taste of Memories honors victims of October 7 terror attacks

October 7, 2024 5:53 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara took part in the “Taste of Memories.” The global event honored the fallen…

Avocado Art made by Carpinteria Family School students

October 7, 2024 10:08 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-K-5 students from Carpinteria Family School had fun making avocado art. Their creations are on display in the Carpinteria Arts…

Avocado Festival helps young musicians and Future Farmers of America shine

October 6, 2024 8:53 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-Avocado Festival gives young people an opportunity to perform and volunteer. Young musicians including Detar Music…

Multicultural Festival celebrates diversity

October 5, 2024 8:04 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The 27th Multicultural Festival included music and dancing. The Ventura College Jazz Band and Premier Dance Studio and other groups…

Harvest Festival puts visitors in the holiday mood

October 5, 2024 8:17 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The Harvest Festival returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. It’s’ also called the Original Arts and Crafts Show. For many people…