The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival celebrates 27 years of music and scholarships
The 27th Mariachi Festival is set for the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday night. Funds raise go to youth…
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La Misa del Presidente fills the Old Mission in Santa Barbara for Old Spanish Days
La Misa del Presidente fills the Santa Barbara Mission during Old Spanish Days. It is a special mass for El Presidente Brian…
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Day 3 of the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days presents: El Desfile Histórico (The Historical Parade)
Day three of the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days is bringing thousands to the Santa Barbara waterfront for the major final day event: El…
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Storm drains are covered during Old Spanish Days to keep litter out of the ocean
Storm drains have been covered in Santa Barbara to keep liter out during Old Spanish Days. Some of the confetti could have mylar and plastic in…
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Night number two of Fiesta presents: DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios) at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Amongst the array of activities that come with the second day of this historic Fiesta, tonight’s stage will be the dance floor at DIGS!…
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Fairgoers enjoy $3 admission on opening day of Ventura County Fair
VENTURA-Calif.-The Ventura County Fair opened its gates at noon on Wednesday. Fairgoers who arrived early got a break on admission. “The price was 3…
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Special Old Spanish Days anniversary celebration begins with Mercado opening, food and dancing
Old Spanish Days opens in Santa Barbara with the Mercado de la Guerra for four days. It’s the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish…
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La Fiesta Pequeña kicks off 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days
Hundreds of blankets and chairs are covering the Mission grounds in anticipation of the long awaited night, La Fiesta Pequeña, commencing the…
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Timo Nuñez and Flamenco! Santa Barbara perform at Bellosguardo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Flamenco! Santa Barbara put on a show at Bellosguardo. The Clark Estate holds treasures that show family members enjoyed…
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Old Spanish Days dancers bring performance to seniors with cognitive conditions in Montecito
As Old Spanish Days Fiesta kicks off in Santa Barbara, not everyone is able to attend the…
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Santa Barbara’s Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce highlights accomplishments during Fiesta
The Greater Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hoping to highlight its accomplishments at a pre-Fiesta gathering. There have been many…
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2024 El Presidente previewed the upcoming Fiesta fun on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Locals and tourists alike flock to Santa Barbara this week to celebrate Old Spanish Days. Wednesday marks the official…
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado runs Friday through Sunday during Old Spanish Days
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The Our lady of Guadalupe Mercado used to be a best kept secret during Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. The Mercado starts at…
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150th Ventura County Fair preps underway
VENTURA, Calif.-Preparations are underway for opening day at the 150th Ventura County Fair. It begins at noon Wednesday and runs through August 11.…
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Mercado construction underway for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days
El Mercado De La Guerra is under construction to be ready for the 100th anniversary of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara. Thousand of people are…
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders host academy for young cheerleaders at Rio Mesa High School
OXNARD, Calif.-When the Dallas Cowboys come to town the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders pay a visit, too. Each year they host a cheer academy at a local…
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La Reception Del Presidente kicks off Fiesta week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-La RecepÃon Del Presidente included live music. People got into the fiesta spirit by dancing the night away to the band…
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Popular clothing shop stocks up for Fiesta Week in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A popular clothing store in Santa Barbara is going all out ahead of Fiesta Week. Owners of Viva describe their business as…
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Cheerio II, once owned by Errol Flynn, wins 47th McNish Classic
OXNARD, Calif.-Cheerio II won the the 47th McNish Classic Yacht race off the coast of Ventura County. The race hosted by the Pacific Corinthian Yacht…
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Summer Sailing Camps teach racing skills and more
OXNARD, Calif.-Children and teens are learning to sail thanks to the Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation. The nonprofit operates two week Summer…
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