Homemade costumes win big at Howl-O-Ween contest in Ventura Harbor
VENTURA, Calif.-All kings of dogs and their two-legged friends competed in the annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest in the Ventura Harbor Village…
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Witches Paddle brings Halloween Spirit to Ventura Harbor
VENTURA, Calif.-The annual Witches Paddle brought the Halloween spirit to the Ventura Harbor. Witches dressed up and grabbed their broom-like paddles…
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PETA ‘Hell on Wheels’ campaign rolls into Santa Barbara to persuade people to go vegan this Thanksgiving
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— PETA’S ‘Hell on Wheels’ truck visited Santa Barbara Monday. It was hard to miss — with loud animal cries and real…
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‘World of Magic’ forecasts skeleTON of foot traffic, shares Halloween trends
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Halloween shopping is picking up at World of Magic, which is a real treat for store owner Erin Foley, especially during a…
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors packs The New Vic
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…
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Harvest Festival puts visitors in the holiday mood
VENTURA, Calif.-The Harvest Festival returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. It’s’ also called the Original Arts and Crafts Show. For many people…
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Santa Ynez Valley farm frustrated by repeated vandalism and theft at pumpkin patch
A Solvang area farmer is frustrated that vandalism and theft is once again recurring at his annual roadside pumpkin…
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Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez hopes pumpkin shoppers can take a roundabout around the roundabout project
The Summerset Farm in Santa Ynez is hoping customers use detours from a Highway 154 project to get to its annual pumpkin farm. The work is part of a…
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Fiestas Patrias celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif.-The celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day is on Monday, but the celebration began early in Oxnard. The weekend event called Fiesta…
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Fourth of July weekend kicks off with parades in the Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif.-Hours before the annual Fireworks by Sea Fourth of July kicked off with parades in and around the Channel Islands Harbor. People…
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Highlights of the Village 4th of July celebrations in Montecito
4th of July festivities in…
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Pismo Beach city workers, community volunteers cleanup coastline on morning after 4th of July celebration
Just hours after the final 4th of July fireworks faded into the night sky above the Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach city workers, along with community…
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Fourth of July celebrates freedom with free things to enjoy
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The annual celebration of freedom on the Fourth of July includes plenty of free things do. Fireworks from coast to coast,…
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Santa Maria to use aerial surveillance to determine location of illegal fireworks launches
For the third straight year, the City of Santa Maria will use aerial surveillance technology to help locate people who are launching illegal…
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Caltrans plans to open one lane of the 154 by the the Fourth of July
Caltrans crews and CalPortland crews are working together along Highway 154 to help people get to their holiday…
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Santa Barbara’s Prime Time Band prepares for free 4th of July concert
Santa Barbara’s Prime Time Band is getting ready to perform at Pierre Claeyssens Venterans Foundation’s Independence Day concert this…
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Santa Barbara County offering free protective services to pet owners for 4th of July holiday
Santa Barbara County is getting pet owners ready for the upcoming 4th of July holiday by providing a number of free protective services for their…
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Illegal Fireworks spark concerns
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-This is the time of year when police and firefighters have to deal with illegal fireworks and the risks they pose. Police issue…
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Santa Maria using three-fold approach to fireworks this year through education, enforcement, entertainment
With the 4th of July approaching, the City of Santa Maria is rolling out a three-pronged approach regarding fireworks this year, which includes…
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I Madonnari brings a colorful display of chalk art to the Santa Barbara Old Mission for the weekend
I Madonnari comes alive at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara this weekend. It is a benefit for the Children’s Creative…
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