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Solvang’s 4th of July Parade filled with ‘Life, Liberty, and Love’
Seventy-five parade entries go down Mission Drive on holiday; celebration, fireworks show held later at mission. The streets of Solvang were filled to overflowing with people from near and far anxious to take part in the 29th annual 4th of July Independence Day parade whose theme was “Life, Liberty, and Love.” The day was hot, but that did not deter the exuberant crowd from cheering the 75 entries that took part in this year’s parade.
PCPA Returns to Santa Maria and Solvang for a Jam-Packed 61st Season
The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) 61st season will showcase a variety of performances ranging from traditional musicals to renditions of Disney classics to Shakespeare and more. Starting in November, PCPA will be entertaining audiences in theaters in Santa Maria and Solvang. This season is merely a continuation of PCPA’s long-established tradition of featuring their talented trainees, putting the next generation of theater professionals on display. With former members like Robin Williams, Kathy Bates, Zac Efron, and more, this year’s company is sure to carry on the PCPA legacy and stun spectators with their craft.
Non-profits in Santa Maria seeking volunteers for back to school shopping spree
Good Samaritan says kids are in need of donations like school supplies, shoes and backpacks. The post Non-profits in Santa Maria seeking volunteers for back to school shopping spree appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SoCal Edison calls off planned power outage in Goleta
Southern California Edison waved off a safety power outage in parts of Goleta, according to the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management. The post SoCal Edison calls off planned power outage in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Barbara County offices experiencing phone outage; emergency service lines still available
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office announced Friday that some County offices are dealing with phone outages Friday. The post Santa Barbara County offices experiencing phone outage; emergency service lines still available appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Power Outage and One Injury After Vehicle Collides with Pole in Los Alamos
A Los Alamos neighborhood sustained a power outage following a vehicle crash on Thursday evening. At 9:23 p.m., Santa Barbara County Firefighters responded to Highway 101 northbound, about a quarter mile south of Alisos Canyon Road. Crews discovered a pickup truck with a solo male driver struck a tree and...
Overlays for row crops considered to simplify Santa Barbara County Ag Enterprise Ordinance
Overlays east and west of Santa Maria, along Highway 135 and outside Lompoc are being considered by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission as a way to protect row crops from contamination without shutting out small farms from supplemental activities. With a few narrow exceptions, the overlays would preclude other...
Santa Maria Times Goes All King Features
Over the course of Spring 2024 The Santa Maria Times print comics page has been slowly switching to a King Features Syndicate-only page. Above is March 26, 2024; below is the June 26, 2024. Yesterday The Santa Maria Times announced that they have signed onto the Comics Kingdom digital program:
County Probation Initiates Operation Safe at Home
On July 18, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department conducted a county-wide operation aimed at conducting wellness checks for clients on active Probation, Post-Release Community Supervision and Pre-Trial Supervision. The operation covered Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc regions, focusing on ensuring the well-being of clients and their families.
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
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