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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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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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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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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Women learn self defense from world champ in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-Women learned self defense from a world champion. The self defense seminar with Graciella Casillas was hosted by the Neauroboxing…
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Trees made of canned goods honor Taylor Swift and others at Ventura event
VENTURA, Calif. – People enjoyed a forest of trees made out of canned goods in Ventura during Food Share’s 13th annual Can Tree Drive. Trees built…
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Donations fill Harbor Patrol boat in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif.-One local toy drive filled a Harbor Patrol boat with toys. It’s has become a tradition. The 5th annual Food and Toy Drive took place…
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Fidelity Record Pressing finds its groove in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. – Listening to Joni Mitchell and other recording artists on vinyl is all in a days work at Fidelity Record Pressing. “We are just…
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Bittersweet final day at Robitaille’s Fine Candies in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – While the handmade treats at Robitaille’s are known for being sweet, the final day of business was bittersweet. For longtime…
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Holiday Crafts & Gifts Festival included Santa photo op
VENTURA, Calif.-The Holiday Crafts & Gift Festival wrapped up a three-day show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Sunday. Children had a chance…
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Ventura Harbor entrance decked with lights
VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura Harbor has decked its entrance with holiday lights. Each year it glows with the colors of the sea. The harbor lights…
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St. Vincent’s Fashion Show & Luncheon returns to Rosewood Miramar on Nov. 30
MONTECITO, Calif. – St. Vincent’s 14th Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The fundraiser returns to…
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The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos set to take the stage at Soho on Sunday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos are rehearsing for a show this Sunday at Soho Restaurant and Music Club. The Three…
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Santa Barbara Police pose for group photos near old headquarters
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-As work on a new police station begins, Santa Barbara Police Officers took group photos to remember the old one. Officers said…
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Electronic Recycling truck visits Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME, Calif.-People had the chance to recycle their old electronics on Saturday. An electronic recycling truck stopped by the Big Lots…
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Environmentalists prepare appeal of pipeline ownership change
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Days after the May 2015 Refugio oil spill, then California Attorney General Kamala Harris visited the spill and said…
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Reptiles draw a crowd on first day of expo at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif.-People lined up to see reptiles and more on the first day of Ventura Pet & Reptile Expo. Snakes, lizard, spiders, geckos,…
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Santa Barbara Symphony begins on a high note
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony season is now underway. The symphony rehearsed with guest artist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at the…
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Sailathon helps caregivers care
VENTURA, Calif.-A sail served as a fundraiser off the coast of Ventura on Sunday. The annual Caregivers Sailathon took place just south of the…
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Interest rate drop to impact housing market in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Realtors aren’t exactly seeing eye to eye when it comes to what type of market we’re in. Some argue that it’s a…
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