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Happy 100th: Santa Barbara's beloved Granada Theatre enters a new century
The grand venue’s centennial will be starry and full of spectacular sound.
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Goats have got us: Find baby goats, goat yoga, and mini goat brushing this spring
We kid you not: We’re completely entranced by the sheer levels of sweetness.
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Rare sighting of enormous basking sharks off Ventura coast leaves wildlife enthusiasts in awe
Rare basking sharks made for an impressive display when they were spotted off Ventura’s coast.
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RV-sized sharks spotted off of Ventura coast
People on an Island Packers cruise from a Ventura pier to Santa Cruz Island encountered a pair of basking sharks that appeared to be nearly 25 feet long. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 21, 2024.
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Storm batters Santa Barbara
A winter storm batters Santa Barbara, forcing the city to close its beaches and warn residents to stay safe. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 4, 2024.
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Filmmaker captures images of newborn great white shark off Santa Barbara shore
A wildlife photographer and filmmaker captured what could be the first-ever images of a newborn great white shark on the California central coast.
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101 Freeway off-ramp in Santa Barbara closed for flooding
Caltrans District 5 says multiple 101 Freeway off-ramps in Santa Barbara are not in service due to flooding. As of now there is no estimate for reopening.
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101 Freeway off-ramp in Santa Barbara closed due to flooding
Caltrans has closed the 101 southbound off-ramp due to severe flooding.
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Trial to begin for captain in fiery dive boat tragedy.
Trial begins Tuesday for the captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire and sank off the Southern California coast. Video broadcast Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023 on Today in LA.
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Trial begins for captain in Conception scuba diving boat fire that left 34 dead
Trial begins Tuesday for the captain of a scuba dive boat that caught fire and sank off the Southern California coast in the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.
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International Vulture Awareness Day lovingly honors ‘nature's cleanup crew'
Santa Barbara Zoo will celebrate the occasion with enrichment goodies for some of its most incredible birds.
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Sipping Sparkling Wines Along the Coast
California Live’s Amber Pfister is getting a crash course in sparkling wines at Riverbench tasting room in Santa Barbara
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An Aromatic Party Is Ready to Sprout in Santa Barbara, Lavender Lovers
One of the early summer’s most splendid and scentful celebrations will find fresh soil in the American Riviera.
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Santa Barbara Flavor, With Julia-Inspired Joy, Fills This ‘Taste of' Fest
A celebration of the great Julia Child is a treat for modern-day cooks, while dine-outers will find tempting foodie to-dos.
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A Red Panda Will Soon Move Into His New Santa Barbara Zoo Habitat
The endangered animal is living behind the scenes as his leafy new digs are prepared.
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An Iconic Orchid Extravaganza Re-Blooms After a Multi-Year Hiatus
Flower-knowing pros and orchid enthusiasts are ready to return to the acclaimed Santa Barbara International Orchid Show.
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How to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch From the California Coast
A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off Monday from the California coast with another batch of internet satellites onboard.
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Santa Barbara's Lobero Theatre Celebrates Its 150th Anniversary
The landmark venue is “the fourth oldest performing arts theater in the country.”
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This Lush and Legendary Garden Is Returning From Its Seasonal Hiatus
Lovely Lotusland, a Santa Barbara-close bastion of blooms, sunlight, and history, is now taking reservations for mid-February into April.
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Sledding Is in the Forecast at the Snow Leopard Festival
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s famous felines are the stars of the party, while copious amounts of snow will provide playtime for younger guests.