FestForums to host benefit fire relief fundraising concert at SOhO on Feb. 13
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – FestForums is organizing a benefit concert on Thursday, Feb. 13 to help those displaced by the recent fires. FestForums…
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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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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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