Mercado de la Playa replaces Mercado del Norte for first time
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Mercado de la Playa is replacing Mercado del Norte for this year’s Fiesta celebrations. The new location at La Playa…
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Los Angeles Archbishop Gomez leads La Misa del Presidente for Old Spanish Days
La Misa del Presidente at the Old Mission was a special mass for Fiesta. Archbishop Jose Gomez came in from Los…
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500 horses coming in to Santa Barbara from throughout the county for El Desfile Historico
About 500 horses will be in the Old Spanish Days El Desfile Historico. The parade will be along Cabrillo Blvd. at noon…
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“Las Noches de Ronda” kicks off consecutive nights of entertainment in Sunken Gardens
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Many of the Old Spanish Days events take place during the day, but that is not the case with Las Noches de Ronda. The show that…
Continue ReadingGreek PM offers free Rhodes vacations to everyone whose trip was affected by wildfires
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — Greece’s prime minister is offering a “do-over” for travelers whose trips to the holiday island of Rhodes…
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King Arthur Flour Baking Contest top prize goes to whoopie pie baker
VENTURA, Calif.-Four fortunate judges got to taste 9 unique cookies during the King Arthur Flour Baking Contest at the Ventura County Fair on…
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Old Spanish Days Stock Horse Show features competitors of all ages, including a three-year-old
It is the 99th anniversary of the Old Spanish Days Stock Horse Show and…
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Rincon Beach fails state ocean water quality tests due to elevated bacteria levels
Ocean water quality results collected this week indicated that Rincon Beach failed to meet state standards of allowable bacteria…
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How this dream-like photo challenges notions of the male gaze
By Stephy Chung, CNN (CNN) — A group of men lie at the foot of a sofa, their naked bodies peeking out through a carpet of rose petals. Some…
Continue ReadingBroadcasting news and notes for Old Spanish Days local coverage
Due to your News Channel’s coverage of Fiesta events, some of the shows on ABC may be impacted or aired at a later…
Continue ReadingCardi B will not be charged related to microphone-throwing incident, police say
By Alli Rosenbloom and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Cardi B will not face charges related to throwing her microphone into the crowd at a concert in…
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Santa Maria is embracing a new age of public art and encouraging local artists to participate
The City of Santa Maria is embracing public art as a way to enhance the quality of life for residents and…
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Cambria Fire Department successfully assists kayaker in distress off Cambria coastline
Cambria Fire Department and San Luis Obispo County Fire Department completed a successful water assist Thursday afternoon.…
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Will Smith says Steven Spielberg ‘sent a helicopter’ to convince him to star in ‘Men in Black’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Steven Spielberg went to great lengths to convince an initially apprehensive Will Smith to star in the 1997…
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Shark weak: ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ takes the plunge into a too-silly sequel
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — “The Meg” was agreeably silly, with a better business plan than a script: A mashup of “Jaws” and…
Continue ReadingJonathan Majors trial pertaining to assault, harassment charges pushed back
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Marvel actor Jonathan Majors’ trial pertaining to assault and harassment charges leveled against him has…
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Camping 101: Which overnight wilderness experience is right for you?
By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — If you’re a veteran backpacker or long-time RV nomad, read no further. This article is for camping rookies, those…
Continue ReadingFreddie Mercury’s piano revealed as star lot at London auction
B Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — The baby grand piano belonging to “Queen” frontman Freddie Mercury has been unveiled as the central lot in…
Continue ReadingGwyneth Paltrow’s California guesthouse is listed on Airbnb
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — Do you need a jump-start on your path to a “beautiful, optimized life”? Here’s your shot at living the Goop…
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Take a Venetian gondola ride on the Central Coast in Morro Bay
Have you ever wanted to take a gondola ride through Venice, Italy? Now you can have the Venetian experience with Central Coast…
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