SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Bombay Station’s chef and owner Ninder Josan welcomed guests to enjoy hosted a ribbon cutting and meal in Santa Barbara on Saturday morning. “Today we’re hosting our grand opening, and a ribbon cutting ceremony, and we’re doing this with our multi faith coalition,” said Josan. The President of the Multi Faith
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Santa Barbara Greek Festival included music and dancing. The Santa Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted the three-day event at at Chase Palm Park Field by the city’s waterfront. Festival-goers dined on Greek dishes, including gyros and baklava. They also shopped for specialty foods in a special marketplace. For more information
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT)The Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado is no longer a best kept secret. The beloved church has hosted the Mercado during Fiesta for years. Friday was the first day of the 3-day Mercado that includes music, dancing and food made by the best cooks in the congregation. There’s also a White Elephant
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The Old Mission in Santa Barbara held a special mass for El Presidente Colin Hayward. The annual event is part of Old Spanish Days.
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYY) The St. Joseph Church July festival is underway in Carpinteria. People enjoyed seeing the “World’s Famous Band” on Saturday. The band opened with a tribute to Herb Alpert, who turned 91 this year. In addition to live music, there are games and rides. There’s also cotton candy and homemade dishes for sale.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local celebration is set to share a message of peace inspired by the Dalai Lama in Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Tibetan community will gather to honor the Dalai Lama’s lifelong message of compassion and kindness this weekend. The event will include prayers, cultural performances, and a celebration open
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) St. Paul AME Church in Santa Barbara welcomes people back on Sunday to a special service in its restored sanctuary. Weather-related damage led to restoration efforts at the Church on 502 Olive St. The sanctuary reopened with a full house. The property built in 1906 is listed in the National Register
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Art lovers watched I Madonnari artists work for a second day on Saturday. When the sun came out, some artists opened umbrellas to work in the shade. The money raised goes to the Children’s Creative Project that funds art programs at school throughout Santa Barbara County. It also helps children see
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When artists put their pastels to pavement this weekend they will be taking part in the 40th iMadonnari. The 3-day Memorial Day Weekend event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Creative Project. CCP Program Manager Yoseline Gonzalez said its a nonprofit program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office. “We insure
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – Many members of the Catholic faith are offended by President Trump’s recent posts aimed at Pope Leo. It puts church leaders in a difficult position. A Truth Social post from President Trump criticized the Pope, calling him “weak,” and a “loser.” The Pastor of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura said the timing following Easter should
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Hundreds are expected to gather at Old Mission Santa Barbara this Good Friday for a quiet moment of reflection. The annual ceremony remains a meaningful tradition for the community. Each year, it brings people together in remembrance and faith. The event continues to draw strong turnout from locals and visitors
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) As the war rages on in Iran, members of the local Jewish community don’t all agree on what is happening in Israel and Middle East, but they do plan to come together for Passover that beings Wednesday at sunset. “It really is about holding onto hope in difficult moments,” said Samantha
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Sangam Santa Barbara hosted Sangam Holi at Tucker’s Grove Park. Holi celebrates the arrival of spring, joy, renewal and triumph of good over evil. The celebration included colorful powders tossed in the air “What makes Holi special is that during the festival, social barriers tend to disappear. People from different ages,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) An Ash Wednesday Drive-Thru returned to Holy Cross Catholic Church in Santa Barbara. Fr. Egren Gomez and others offered ashes through car windows in the the driveway and parking lot of the church located at 1740 Cliff Drive. The event took place from 3-4 p.m. “It is a special day because
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Mardi Gras celebrations got underway on Fat Tuesday. The Michael Gutin Band entertained a rowdy crowd at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara. Some people canceled due to rain, but others including Father Larry and John Palminteri and friends sang along to the band. it is their tradition. The Palace Grill had
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A beloved Brooks Institute and Semester at Sea photography instructor is being remembered for inspiring students and friends to travel. Paul Liebhardt worked at NASA before taking a photo of Mohammed Ali with a borrowed camera that ended up in Sports Illustrated. His students, and friends celebrated his life at the Unitarian Society of Santa
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Mission Basilica San Bueneventura, built in 1782, was damaged by the heavy December storm. There is now caution tape blocking the steps to the mission in Ventura. Plaster crumbled and fell from the Mission during the downpour. Father Tom Elewaut said It could cost up to $400,000 dollars to repair the Bell Tower
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The First United Methodist Church held its 36th annual Living Nativity before Christmas. Two casts of church volunteers brought the Holy Night to life. The cast included angels, shepherds, Three Kings and majestic live Camels. Children couldn’t get up close to the camels, but they could enjoy a welcoming petting zoo.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) An interfaith vigil marked the longest night of the year. Santa Barbara County workers invited people to come together to remember lives lost while experiencing homelessness. They gathered for the annual Longest Night Memorial at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse arch. The event offered space for reflection, remembrance, and community.
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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Light Up the Harbor Chanukah Celebration in Ventura was led by Rabbi Yakov Latowicz from Melbourne, Australia. His wife Sarah seemed glad he would get to share his thoughts following the tragedy during the first night of Chanukah at a Bondi Beach celebration one week ago. “All the Chabad Rabbis around the
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