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Spencer the Gardner fans can’t get enough of “More Than Just a Party Band” documentary

February 21, 2024 8:43 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Spencer the Gardner fans can’t get enough of the “More Than Just a Party Band” documentary. It tells the story of Santa…

“Sideways” star Paul Giamatti returns to Santa Barbara to pick up SBIFF honor

February 14, 2024 9:12 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Alexander Payne’s “Sideways” put Santa Barbara’s wine country, The Hitching Post and other popular spots on the map. As…

DAOU Vineyard is new SBIFF sponsor

February 13, 2024 11:22 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-If movie fans are wondering what celebrities are drinking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival it is likely to be a…

Stormy weather floods fields up and down the coast

February 7, 2024 11:50 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-Many strawberry fields are underwater up and down the coast. Oxnard is known for Strawberry fields forever, but some of the fields…

Announcer and KTYD DJ Brad Jay reacts to X Games return to Ventura in June

January 27, 2024 10:40 pm Tracy Lehr

ASPEN, Colorado-The 2024 X Games are returning to Ventura. The Winter X Games are going on now in Snowmass. KTYD DJ Brad Jay is doing double duty…

ShelterBox helps families stay warm this winter

December 30, 2023 10:51 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A charity with a 100 percent rating on Charity Navigator is working to keep people warm. Shelterbox is helping families in…

Ukraine receives love and support from World Dance for Humanity in Santa Barbara

December 24, 2023 5:33 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-World Dance for Humanity dancers have been dancing around Santa Barbara to raise awareness and donations to help war-torn…

Last minute shoppers fill State Street sidewalks in Santa Barbara

December 23, 2023 8:39 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-For some people last minute shopping is a necessity, for others it is a tradition. No matter the reason, the day before…

Giant gingerbread house makes Chumash Casino lobby smell delicious

December 19, 2023 11:21 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA YNEZ, Calif.-The Chumash Casino has a life size gingerbread house in its Santa Ynez lobby. If guests enjoy the smell of ginger, they might call…

The Studio Gallery owner prepares to wrap it up

December 17, 2023 4:07 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-A fixture in Fisherman’s wharf in Silver Strand is closing soon. The Studio Gallery was the among the first shops to open in the wharf…

UCSB grad student wins money on Jeopardy for second time

December 5, 2023 2:28 pm Tracy Lehr

A U.C. Santa Barbara grad student just made her second appearance on…

ARISE 5K benefits faith-based treatment facility for women

December 4, 2023 9:11 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Plenty of people took part in the annual ARISE 5K Walk and Run over the weekend. The nonprofit created by Mary Hudson is a…

Cyber Monday shoppers may set retail record

November 27, 2023 5:58 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Sandwiched between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Giving Tuesday is Cyber Monday. A businesswoman coined the term…

Poinsettia sales help student athletes and musicians

November 14, 2023 7:35 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Students are selling poinsettias to their parents, relatives, friends and neighbors and community members. It’s all part of…

Surviving while larger restaurants close, a 32 year vendor continues to feed UC Santa Barbara students

November 14, 2023 11:18 am John Palminteri

A small food vendor at UC Santa Barbara has survived the economic challenges for 32 years when other businesses have failed. Die Bretzel is run by an…