OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Organizers of one of the oldest Día De Los Muertos events in downtown Oxnard were relieved to see that rain and wind didn’t damage work underway on the altar. Crews spent the day finishing the ofrenda at the entrance to the Carnegie Art Museum. The museum hasn’t been opened to the public in years, but
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Shoppers at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard stopped to look at a community altar in honor of Dia De Los Muertos. Part of the altar honored late Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez,73, who was fatally struck by a truck while crossing the street near Heritage Square in Aug. 2023. The Dia De Los Muertos Altar is located near the
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Car lovers enjoyed a Day of the Dead car show. Classic cars lined about seven blocks in downtown Ventura near the Mission Basilica San Buenaventura. Many of cars included altars honoring the owner’s loved ones. People had a chance to check out all kinds of cars. Many visitors came well-dressed or El
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Rain on Halloween didn’t keep everyone from trick or treating. It rained off an on in Santa Barbara and other communities. Some people had umbrellas, while others didn’t seem to mind the light rain as they visited homes with decorations. Duc Le said he handed out candy rain or shine. “I
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Witches and Trick or Treaters enjoyed the Ventura Harbor Village on the Eve of Halloween. Witches traded their brooms for paddles in Ventura Harbor on Friday afternoon. Some brought their dogs along for the annual Witches Paddle . Warlocks took part, too. Those without boards lined up to rent them. It turned out
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Adorable Trick or Treaters haunted Milpas Street. Milpas Street is always a popular spot on Halloween. This Halloween the Santa Barbara Eastside Society invited more than a dozen nonprofits and community leaders to give out candy at Milpas Rentals. They gave out candy, coloring books, toothbrushes and more. “This is so Nice it
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Halloween isn’t just for little kids. A party with a Sirens at Sea theme took place on Stearns Wharf on Saturday night. It filled the Harbor Restaurant and Longboards Grill. La Boheme founder Teresa Oshay and Rick Oshay hosted the party It included lots of photo opportunities and a costume party contest. For more information
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Halloween is bringing more than just tricks and treats this year. As costumes and decorations become more expensive, some Santa Barbara shoppers are finding creative ways to celebrate while keeping costs down. At World of Magic in Santa Barbara, the final days before Halloween are bringing a mix of classic characters,
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The sixth annual event transformed Anisq’Oyo’ Park into an immersive Halloween experience, featuring costumed performers, a costume contest and free pumpkins. ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Halloween festivities brought an extra dose of spooky fun to Isla Vista as the community celebrated the sixth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Anisq’Oyo’ Park. Hosted by the Isla Vista
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ISLA VISTA, Calif. (KEYT) – The 6th Annual Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch isn’t just about picking pumpkins, it is an immersive adventure through Anisq’ oyo Park that culminates with a free pumpkin. The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District started the patch to give students and community members an alternative way to celebrate. The
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As grocery prices continue to rise, St. Patrick’s Church in Arroyo Grande is helping Central Coast residents put food on the table through an outreach ministry that has served the community for nearly four decades.
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The search for great pumpkins is in the home stretch in the final week of October. Great Pacific Pumpkins had full hayrides on the final weekend before Halloween. This year there is a corn maze that survived the recent rain. Photos opportunities are throughout the pumpkin patch. Many visitors consider a trip to the
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The annual Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest had tails wagging. Each year dozens of dogs parade around in costumes on the lawn in the Ventura Harbor Village. This year more than 70 dog lovers were entered and appeared to get along. Hundreds of pet lovers watched and applauded their favorites. Home-made costumes impressed
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) It’s that thrilling time of year when dancers perform “Thriller” in the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden. This year’s they added a tribute to the late Tim Curry by dancing to songs from the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The dance party serves as a fundraiser for World Dance for Humanity.
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The Santa Barbara Holiday parade is set for Dec. 4. The last parade for the Christmas season was in 2019.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A vacant storefront on Cliff Drive has taken on a new role for the spooky season. Spirit Halloween has opened inside the former Rite Aid, filling the large retail space on a temporary basis. The seasonal operation brings activity back to a property that had been sitting empty. Costumes, decorations and
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SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) – The Solvang City Council met in closed session with labor negotiators on Monday evening but they did not resolve the issues that led to a worker strike. The closed session followed at least 10 public comments from workers, and community members urging the mayor and council to find a way to
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OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations got underway over the weekend before Sept. 16; the day marking the country’s call to arms against Spain in 1810. Families lined C Street in downtown Oxnard to watch the parade. Musicians, including Mariachi Gallos De Oro, performed. Some horses appeared to dance or trot in place. Young riders
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Conception dive boat tragedy happened on Labor Day seven years ago. It took place in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Flowers left at the memorial plaque honor the 33 passengers and one crew member who died in the boat fire near Santa Cruz islands. The memorial is at
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Thousands of illegal fireworks lit up the Santa Maria sky during a very active Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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