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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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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.
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Tatjana Patitz, Classic Supermodel of '80s and '90s, Dies
One of an elite group of glamorous supermodels who graced magazine covers in the ’80s and ’90s and appeared in George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” music video, Tatjana Patitz has died at age 56.
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Lighted Boat Parades Will Sparkle Along the Central Coast
Morro Bay’s shimmerfest was postponed due to weather, but it is now ready to sail. Then the next night? Santa Barbara will shine.
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ZooLights to Enjoy Its Inaugural Illumination in Santa Barbara
Bulbs bring beastie-big beauty to life at this special happening; treats, photo spots, and cameos by Santa are in the whimsical works.
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‘Retreat & Restore' (and Save) With This Santa Barbara Hotel Deal
Visit Santa Barbara is holding its first-ever flash sale, one that is giving American Riviera visitors 25% off at several world-class properties.
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A Golden State Wharf Marks Its 150th With Cheer and Chowder
Stop by Santa Barbara’s Stearns Wharf for a spirited sesquicentennial celebration.
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Take in Scenic Views on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner on Your Way to Comic-Con
Fancy a scenic way to get to Comic-Con 2022 in San Diego without spending your retirement savings on gas? Amtrak just opened up extra seats on its Pacific Surfliner, which boasts picturesque views traveling “along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serving 27 stations.”
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Oil Pipeline Owner to Pay $230M in Settlement for 2015 California Spill
Federal inspectors found that Plains had made several preventable errors, failed to quickly detect the pipeline rupture and responded too slowly as oil flowed toward the ocean.
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Dressing Salads and Blinging Hands: Hidden Valley Ranch Takes EBay by Storm with Unique Diamond
Hidden Valley Ranch has unveiled their most expensive product yet with the first-of-its-kind Ranch Diamond, made of ranch.
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SoCal City May Declare Chick-Fil-A Restaurant a ‘Public Nuisance' Over Drive-Thru Line
A Southern California city is considering declaring a Chick-fil-A restaurant a “public nuisance” due to traffic safety issues caused by the restaurant’s drive-thru line.
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Princesses and Pirates Reign at Santa Barbara Zoo
It’s a dress-up kind of weekend at the animal park, which is also home to the new Australian Walkabout.
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Out of 118 Countries, These Are the Top 5 for Road Trips in 2022
A new ranking analyzed 118 countries for road trip factors, such as sights, road quality, gas prices and landscapes. Here are the five that came out on top.
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Coast Guard Announces New Safety Rules After Deadly 2019 Boat Fire Off California Coast
The Coast Guard has announced new safety rules following a deadly blaze that killed 34 people on a scuba diving boat off the California coast more than two years ago
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Every Day Is National Llama Day at El Capitan Canyon
The glamping getaway is a sweet Santa Barbara spot to see the amazing camelids, as well as the property’s super-cute goats, too.