Holiday Parade Will Return to Downtown Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara Holiday parade is set for Dec. 4. The last parade for the Christmas season was in 2019.
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Halloween Pop-Up Brings New Life to Vacant Santa Barbara Storefront
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 Workers Strike Enters Third Week
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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Fiesta Patrias marks Mexico’s Independence
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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Somber Flowers Left at Conception Boat Fire Memorial
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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Illegal fireworks on the Fourth of July lead to injuries & citations in Santa Maria
Thousands of illegal fireworks lit up the Santa Maria sky during a very active Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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4th of July / 250th celebrated on West Beach
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) One of the most popular Fourth of July celebrations along the coast takes place at West Beach in Santa Barbara. John Palmenteri helped emcee the entertainment on the stage surrounded by sand. He introduced a number of bands and plenty of dancers. The area also included jolly jumpers to keep younger kids
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Red, White and Boom fills Santa Barbara Sky
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Red, White and Book filled the sky above Santa Barbara on the Fourth of July. The pros set them off far from the crowd on West Beach. People could see them for miles around. The sky appeared crystal clear during the holiday evening. The fireworks finale lasted a long time.
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Channel Islands Harbor hosts 4th of July parade
OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) People lined Harbor Blvd. to watch a parade go by on July 4th. Children starred in the Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family Parade. But they had to wait for dozens of decorated golf carts to drive down the parade route first. Kids rode on bikes, and in wagons and some
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Ventura hosts early fireworks show downtown
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Ventura held its fireworks on Friday night. It could become a tradition. The fireworks set off from the top of the downtown parking structure could be seen for miles around. The show appeared to have plenty of red white and boom. It seemed to boost business along California and Main.
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Small Town Montecito Goes Big for the Fourth of July
MONTECITO, Calif. (KEYT) – Saturday was a big day, not only for the nation, but also for the community of Montecito as they celebrated 30 years of the Village 4th of July Parade. This year, they “partied like it was 1776!” Commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary, with what is known as the “World’s Shortest
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WATCH: Santa Barbara’s Waterfront Fourth of July Fireworks
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Starting at 9:00pm, The City of Santa Barbara will host a grand firework display as part of the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Launching from West Beach, the 20-minute firework show will light up Santa Barbara’s waterfront. The Latest Breaking News, Weather Alerts, Sports and More Anytime On Our
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Santa Barbara prepares for historic 4th of July celebration marking 250 years
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s the 250th anniversary of the United States, and locals and visitors are already gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations across the Central Coast. From early Friday morning, crews were hard at work setting up stages and final details across Santa Barbara’s waterfront as the community prepared for one of
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How to Celebrate Fourth of July – Central Coast Style!
This year, our nation celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Central Coast is going bigger and better than ever! Here’s everything happening on the Fourth of July on the Central Coast. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – SOUTH The City of Santa Barbara will be putting on their annual Fourth
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Santa Maria’s Safe & Sane Fireworks Sales Benefit Non-Profits Like Youth Athletics
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The sales of ‘safe and sane’ fireworks in Santa Maria are directly helping local non-profits. Inflation may force some folks to think about which booth to buy from. There are 23 non-profit organizations running fireworks booths within the city limits of Santa Maria. “It’s no lie, everything is going up,” says
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FIFA Fans Enjoy US vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Soccer fans went wild watching the United States men’s national soccer team vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bars and pubs including the Santa Barbara Public Market, The Press Room, Dargan’s Irish Pub, Baja Sharkeez, Institution Ale Co. and many more filled up fast and added screens inside and out. A former Bosnian
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Non-profits hope ‘safe-and-sane’ fireworks sales light up for America’s 250th celebration
The sale of “safe-and-sane” fireworks are now underway in a handful of Central Coast locations, including Santa Maria.
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Santa Maria Officials Prepare For The Nation’s 250th Fourth Of July
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria city officials and first responders are preparing for the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. Local leaders are reminding the public of the consequences for using illegal fireworks. Leaders and officials want everyone to have a great Independence Day, and especially since our semi-quincentennial celebration is on Saturday, they
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Spots Already Secured Along Ojai Ave. for 4th of July Parade
OJAI, Calif. (KEYT) – People are already setting out chair’s for Ojai’s Fourth of July Parade. The chairs line Ojai Ave. where the parade will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th. There are reminders not to block public walkways. The Ojai City Council is now considering a policy to prevent chairs from being set
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Gamers play at Ventura Festival
VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Gamers lovers enjoyed the Ventura Gamer Festival. The festival filled a San Miguel Hall at the Ventura County Fairgrounds over the weekend. That’s where people of all ages had a chance to play old and new games. Some gamers called it the perfect way spend time with their dads on Father’s Day.
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