Thousands of dollars in gifts are around the Carpinteria Lions Club Festival of Trees
The annual Lions Festival of Trees is underway in Carpinteria to raise funds for ten charities. Each winner gets the tree and all the…
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Santa Barbara nonprofits say “Giving Tuesday” can change the world
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Santa Barbara County has the second highest number of nonprofits per capita in California, after Marin…
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’12 Days of Gifting’ promotion helping ring up holiday sales at Santa Maria Town Center mall
An annual promotion has returned to the Santa Maria Town Center mall that is aimed at helping ring up holiday…
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The Palms could be coming back in Carpinteria with a new look
The historic Palms restaurant in Carpinteria. closed since COVID may reopen. A new owner has a three level plan with food, retail and a…
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Shoppers on the move after Thanksgiving but some are holding on to their cash and credit cards tight
Santa is hearing about gift wishes and giving hugs on Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. He’s also getting donations for the Teddy Bear Cancer…
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California voters reject ballot measure that would have raised minimum wage to a national high, Locals react
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Between going to UC Santa Barbara full time and working at Urban Flea Market on State Street, Devin Larsen doesn’t have…
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Local store owners say in-person holiday shopping brings a connection you don’t get with a click online
Local businesses are stepping up personal attention for holiday shoppers. They are providing product expertise and suggestions not found on…
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A week before the big shopping wave, shipping early is suggested
UPS says the shipping schedule will be tighter this year. Small and large counters are expected to be busier prior to…
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Mountain Fire ravages thousands of acres of farmland leaving workers jobless
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Uriel Hernandez owns Seacliff Farm in Ventura County. He says production is down 25% following the devastation of the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Green Party’s Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware gain momentum in Santa Barbara days before Presidential Election
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It’s a movement that’s gaining momentum. “For decent wages, for housing that we can afford. Right now, one out of every…
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Many job seekers often already have work and need more
Those looking for work are after a second job. Managers say it is a sign of the economic…
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Santa Barbara City Council race for the Mesa – Westside district has an incumbent facing a newcomer
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara’s City Council race for District 2 has voters on the Mesa, parts of the westside, and the…
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Wine industry harvest winding up with good yields after weather swings in the region
The 40th annual Vintners Festival took place over the weekend as the final grapes were harvested in Santa Barbara County. Winemakers say heavy…
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Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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‘World of Magic’ forecasts skeleTON of foot traffic, shares Halloween trends
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Halloween shopping is picking up at World of Magic, which is a real treat for store owner Erin Foley, especially during a…
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A $21 million budget deficit may force Santa Maria to make ‘drastic’ cuts to services
A $21 million budget deficit may result in significant reductions to services in the City of Santa…
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Port of Hueneme celebrates bananas
Going bananas is big business in the deep sea Port of…
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Harbor restaurant reopens after a modern update to the iconic landmark on Stearns Wharf
The Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf has reopened after a lengthy remodel. The restaurant is iconic on the Santa Barbara coastline where it sits…
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Job seekers get a one-on-one meeting with employers at a special event in downtown Santa Barbara
A special job fair will be held in downtown Santa Barbara this afternoon. Numerous employers will be on-site for one-on-one interviews and…
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Special food and wine events and a celebration of the Sideways movie anniversary at the Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley
The annual Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley takes place for four days this weekend. There will be wine tastings, signature dinners and the showing of…
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