Kids and seniors celebrate 2025 early with ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ events
A handful of events in Santa Maria on New Year’s Eve are allowing revelers young and old to ring in 2025 several hours early before the new year…
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Hanukkah celebrates light and love in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Light and Love was the theme of a Hanukkah celebration in Santa Barbara on Saturday night. Hosts Rick Oshay and Teresa Kuskey…
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Shoppers snag killer deals following Christmas Day
CAMARILLO, Calif.—From the Camarillo Outlets to State Street in Santa Barbara, people were eager to find some killer deals. “This is…
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Santa Barbara Symphony fans invited to ring in New Year at The Granada
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- It’s not too late to make plans to see the Santa Barbara Symphony on New Year’s Eve. On Tuesday, the symphony will perform…
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Multicultural Holidays & Events Wrap Up the Year; Everything Happening This Weekend on the Central Coast
For the first time since 2005, Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day, and a brand New Year follows not that far behind! The cluster of Holidays…
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A Crimson Holiday is open on Christmas Eve to help shoppers find gifts made by local artisans
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-For the 18th year in a row a local store features gifts made by local artisans. The store called A Crimson Holiday…
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Last minute shoppers dress for cool temperatures
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-It wasn’t easy to find parking spaces at La Cumbre Plaza. But, determined shoppers said the cool temperatures and fog made it…
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Busy holiday travel period expected to fill local roadways and airports
The busy holiday travel period is now underway and is expected to have a big impact on Central Coast roadways and at local airports over the next…
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Let It Glow Winter Solstice Costume Party fills State Street in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Winter Solstice celebration filled State Street in Santa Barbara. The Brasscals Brass Band led the way. Organizer of the…
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Holidays Wrapping Up but the Fun Continues! – Everything Happening this Weekend on the Central Coast
The Holidays are wrapping up, so don’t miss your chance for some last minute festive fun! Here’s what’s going on this weekend near and far: SANTA…
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Holiday travel takes off at the Santa Barbara Airport and beyond
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Travelers may not be going over the river and through the woods like the holiday lyrics say but plenty of people are going…
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Audience sings along to Handel’s Messiah
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Hundreds of people took part in the 42nd Annual Messiah Sing-Along They filled the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara.…
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Central Coast law enforcement agencies celebrate local healthcare workers during annual ‘Operation Holiday Cheer’ event
Central Coast healthcare workers are being honored by local law enforcement agencies on Wednesday during the annual “Operation Holiday Cheer”…
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Old Mission Santa Barbara seeks donations to help beautify the entrance for the Christmas season
Old Mission Santa Barbara seeks donations go help beautify the entrance for the Christmas season. The decorations are going up this…
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Cities on the Central Coast announce Holiday Office Closures
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – In observation of the upcoming holidays, facilities and services in neighboring cities will be closed. Santa Barbara…
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New video created to promote safe and secure shopping environment at Santa Maria Town Center mall
A new public service announcement video has been created by multiple partners to help assure there is a safe and secure environment for visitors to…
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Solvang is ready for its close-up
SOLVANG, Calif. – Business is booming in Solvang and not just because of Julefest or the Hans Christian Anderson Museum – because Hollywood…
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DignityMoves launches Holiday Gift Drive for residents transitioning off the streets in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – DignityMoves is continuing its holiday tradition at their La Posada Village on Hollister Ave., and their downtown Santa…
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Good Samaritan holding annual toy drive to benefit kids living in its homeless shelters
Good Samaritan Shelter is currently holding its annual toy drive to benefit dozens of children who are currently living within its homeless shelter…
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Gold’s Gym hosts donation drive
OXNARD, Calif. – Gold’s Gym is collecting donations for The Lighthouse- A Place of Refuge. The annual donation drive is the gym’s way to support…
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