World of Magic: Long time popup store returns to Santa Barbara ahead of Halloween
A local popup store has returned for Halloween in Santa Barbara.…
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Santa Barbara City Council moves forward with Grand Paseo design framework on State Street
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara City Council received a progress report and provided direction on the Grand Paseo design framework on…
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Santa Barbara hotels prepare for Old Spanish Days
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Old Spanish Days, also known as Fiesta, officially begins next Wednesday and already some hotels have “No Vacancy” signs.…
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“Cones with a Cop” brought officers and community members together at Coastal Cone
VENTURA, Calif.-National Ice Cream Day was Sunday July 21, but that didn’t stop Ventura Police enjoying the sweet treats with community members on…
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Los Niños de Las Flores fill mission steps for annual photo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The youngest participants in Old Spanish Days had their traditional photo taken by Fritz Oldenberger on Saturday. The girls and…
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Wine regions throughout the state coming to Santa Barbara for the annual festival
The California Wine Festival takes place at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara this weekend. Regions throughout the state will be pouring samples for…
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Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club hosts High Goal series
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-High Goal season has begun at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. That’s the name players call the highest level of…
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Dozens of seniors attend special seminar to learn how to protect themselves from falling victim to scams
GOLETA, Calif.—Bonnie Chavarria has been a victim of fraud. “Someone used my Social Security to defraud the office. They applied for…
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“Three’s Company” fans take part in Mrs. Roper romp
VENTURA, Calif.-The TV hit “Three’s Company” has inspired all kinds of Mrs. Roper events. Dozens of Mrs. Ropers paraded through Topa Topa Brewery on…
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X Games athletes fly high in Ventura
Extreme excitement and extreme sports are filling the Ventura County…
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Summertime and a new look to upper downtown in Santa Barbara should bolster the businesses there
Changes in the 1300 block of State Street in downtown could help boost the economy. This includes new sidewalk dining and two lane street…
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Santa Barbara Teachers Association members rally again
A majority of drivers honked their horns in support of teachers rallying on every corner of Santa Barbara and De La Guerra Streets in Santa Barbara…
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Overdue plumbing and electrical updates at center of 215 Bath Street”renovictions” dispute
The apartment buildings at 215 Bath Street may look like a hotel being renovated because it used to be…
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City of Santa Barbara hosts annual Public Works Meet and Greet
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The city of Santa Barbara held its third annual Public Works Meet and Greet. The event between City Hall and State Street on De…
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Isla Vista Food Co-op establishes roots in Santa Barbara
After 52 years the Isla Vista Food Co-Op has expanded into Santa Barbara. It is the only store of its kind in the…
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Artists put finishing touches on i Madonnari creations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Artists spent the weekend putting the finishing touches on their chalk designs at i Madonnari. The goal is to have them…
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Central Coast businesses prepare for busy Memorial Day Weekend
BUELLTON, Calif.-Some families visit Flying Flags RV Resort & Campgrounds over the Memorial Day weekend year after year. Resort General Managers…
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California Strawberry Festival kicks off at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif.-The California Strawberry Festival is celebrating Ventura County’s top cash crop with strawberry treats and live music. On the first…
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Rosewood Miramar Beach proposal sparks debate at Montecito Assoc. Board meeting following church and neighbor presentations
MONTECITO, Calif.-The Montecito Association Board Meeting took place in the Cold Spring School auditorium where community members listened to…
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La Boheme dancers prepare for Solstice Parade
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A dance group that usually leads the Solstice Parade held its first rehearsal. The group called La Boheme is rehearsing at the…
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