Extended Spring Break boosts business
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Grand Princess cruise ship arrived for a short visit in Santa Barbara on Wednesday. It is the first of the cruise…
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Oxnard workers and business owners in limbo due to uncertainty surrounding tariffs
OXNARD, Calif. — Between undocumented farm workers not showing up for work, to the slew of fires a few months ago, it’s been a difficult year for…
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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Trump proclaimed Wednesday as “Liberation Day.” The president’s 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto…
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Santa Barbara Tesla dealership targeted by Graffiti Vandals
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Graffiti vandals targeted a local Tesla dealership. People walking by the dealership on Hitchcock Road on Wednesday could…
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Green bagels are back as a St. Patrick’s Day treat
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Even bagel shops are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Jacks Famous Bagels and Coffee off Milpas in Santa Barbara and Jack’s…
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Carpinteria Grower Rodney Chow Remembered by Farmers and Friends
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Farmers and friends are mourning the loss of longtime Carpinteria grower and community member Rodney Chow, who died Tuesday…
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Santa Barbara Unified Board Approves Reductions, Spares Some Elementary Positions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — After a nine-hour meeting, the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board voted to reduce and eliminate several positions…
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Back-to-Back Benefit Concerts at Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – The Alcazar Theatre is hosting a “Santa Barbara for Los Angeles” weekend with back-to-back benefit concerts. A fundraiser for…
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World Champion Robert Garcia Launches New Boxing Gym in Moreno Valley
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Former IBF junior world champion and renowned trainer Robert Garcia officially opened the Robert Garcia Boxing Academy…
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Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Draws Thousands of Enthusiasts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The 77th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show attracted orchid growers and enthusiasts from across the region. Thousands…
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Exotic Bird Mart & Expo Brings Colorful Birds to Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif. — The Exotic Bird Mart & Expo returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Some birds appeared to talk to passersby…
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Dredging wraps up in Channel Islands Harbor
OXNARD, Calif. — A dredging project at Channel Islands Harbor was completed over the weekend. The H.R. Morris crew shut down the heavy equipment…
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Farm Park fundraiser to pay for farmhouse foundation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-.The seed money to build a foundation for a historic farmhouse is being raised with fundraisers at the Historic Farm Park in…
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New Float Luxury Spa Debuts at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Float Luxury Spa has opened its third location. Float’s founder, Natalie Rowe, welcomed visitors to the spa’s grand…
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Santa Barbara City Council Expands Bicycle Regulations, Strengthens Enforcement
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously amended a city code to curb bicycle-related issues and enhance enforcement…
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Tiny homes draw visitors to Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo
VENTURA, Calif. — The Ventura Home Improvement and Outdoor Living Expo wrapped up Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, drawing visitors eager…
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Santa Barbara Symphony performs to Chaplin’s The Gold Rush this weekend
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony is celebrating Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush this weekend. The symphony is performing live…
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Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Must-Have Souvenir? Rubber Ducks!
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — This year, Santa Barbara International Film Festival souvenirs included rubber ducks. SBIFF Festival Director Roger Durling…
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FestForums returns to Santa Barbara this week
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – FestForums returns to Santa Barbara this week. FestForums kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Friday at the Mar Monte…
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ShelterBox USA takes part in Distribution Day to help fire survivors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – ShelterBox took part in a distribution day on Saturday. The Santa Barbara-based non-profit joined forces with other…
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