Local News Archives

Old Spanish Day’s flamenco dancer Timo Nuñez performs with Mariah Carey

December 26, 2022 8:29 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Old Spanish Days flamenco dancer Timo Nuñez performed with Mariah Carey in her Christmas special entitled 'Mariah Carey:… Continue Reading

Construction splits 4.3 mile portion of 101 between Carpinteria and Ventura

December 26, 2022 8:08 pm Tracy Lehr

Commuters and tourists driving between Santa Barbara and Ventura may have seen an increase in traffic and accidents in an area drivers are calling… Continue Reading

Many exchange and return gifts following Christmas Day

December 26, 2022 5:56 pm Mina Wahab

CAMARILLO, Calif.- Christmas day families around the country opened gifts. The day after Christmas many are decluttering the gifts Santa got… Continue Reading

Structure fire reported off Tepusquet Road east of Santa Maria

December 26, 2022 12:07 pm Andrew Gillies

Two Santa Barbara County Fire Department units responded to a fire limited to an exterior wall of a building at the 3600 block of Tepusquet Road… Continue Reading

Regal Edwards in Santa Maria has a busy Christmas weekend at the box office

December 26, 2022 11:34 am Christina Rodriguez

The Regal Edwards Theater at the Santa Maria Town Center had a busy Christmas weekend with people coming in to watch movies on the big screen.… Continue Reading

Locals and Tourists enjoy a “California Christmas”

December 25, 2022 11:50 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- While many people across the country enjoyed the holidays indoors this year, people in Santa Barbara came out to the pier to… Continue Reading

Tourists visit the Danish Capital of America Solvang on Christmas Day

December 25, 2022 11:56 am Christina Rodriguez

People say Solvang is the Danish Capital of America but also a Christmas town -- it's a must-stop for tourists on Christmas Day.… Continue Reading

Dogs unwrap gifts for “Canine Christmas”

December 24, 2022 11:25 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.- It might not be a white Christmas in sunny southern California, but it is a canine Christmas. With Christmas just a… Continue Reading

Christmas Eve is the last day to see Santa Claus at the SLO Holiday Plaza

December 24, 2022 10:34 am Christina Rodriguez

If you are looking for something to do this Christmas eve today is the last day to see Santa Claus and take photos at the San Luis Obispo Holiday… Continue Reading

“A Cowboy Christmas” gallops into the Santa Ynez Valley

December 24, 2022 2:03 am Mina Wahab

BUELLTON, CA – You might be seeing more horses than reindeer on Christmas Eve in the Santa Ynez Valley. A new family holiday experience called “A… Continue Reading

Turbulent weather affects holiday plans for Santa Barbara travelers

December 23, 2022 8:28 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Turbulent weather is affecting holiday plans for people flying out to loved ones this weekend. Many people… Continue Reading

Alfie’s Fish & Chips celebrating 53 years in Lompoc

December 23, 2022 7:43 pm Tony Almanza

LOMPOC, Calif.- The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce joined community members to celebrate the restaurant’s decades of success in a ribbon cutting… Continue Reading

Congressman Carbajal secures $22 million in spending for Central Coast projects in 2023 federal budget

December 23, 2022 5:55 pm Andrew Gillies

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 contains 14 separate federally funded community projects for the Central Coast region of California… Continue Reading

World Dance for Humanity and Ukrainian Women of Santa Barbara donate to nation in need

December 23, 2022 12:48 pm Andrew Gillies

World Dance for Humanity and the Ukrainian Women of Santa Barbara are sending donations to women helping people displaced by the invasion of their… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Police Activities League hosts annual Winter Wonderland holiday event

December 23, 2022 11:50 am Andrew Gillies

The Santa Barbara Police Activities League hosted its 22nd annual Winter Wonderland event with 176 kids each receiving personalized gifts,… Continue Reading

Local food bank reaches over 1,000 cars in Santa Maria holiday food distribution

December 23, 2022 11:36 am Christina Rodriguez

The Santa Maria Food Bank hosted a special holiday food distribution in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara today.… Continue Reading

SnowNGlow! Holiday Festival brings snow tubing, lights and igloos to Ventura County Fairgrounds

December 23, 2022 12:31 am Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.- People who favor a white Christmas are flocking to the Ventura County Fairgrounds to go snow tubing down a giant indoor snow… Continue Reading

Holiday Trolley driver marks 20 years behind the wheel

December 22, 2022 10:10 am Tracy Lehr

The Santa Barbara Trolley of Lights Tour is one of the hottest tickets in town this time of… Continue Reading

Ostrichland USA sees larger crowds during holiday season

December 22, 2022 10:01 pm Tony Almanza

SOLVANG, Calif.- With the holidays here Ostrichland USA is expecting more visitors to come to the… Continue Reading

Carpinteria seeks artists for Latinx mural

December 22, 2022 3:52 pm Ryder Christ

A local art organization is looking for artists to create a Latinx-inspired mural for Carpinteria.… Continue Reading