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Announcement By Wine Cask Partners

Wine Cask Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Provide Affordable Housing in Santa Barbara

As the weather heats up, why not take a leisurely lunch and dine in Wine Cask’s beautiful courtyard, all in the name of supporting a worthy cause? This May, Wine Cask is supporting Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County through their Charity Lunch Promotion and will donate 10% of all guest checks when they mention this local nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing to Santa Barbara citizens.

Announcement By University of California, Santa Barbara

Transient Occupancy Tax Up 12.4% in March

The City received $1,067,518 in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for the month of March 2013, a 12.4% increase over March 2012.

Announcement By Anacapa School

Anacapa School Troupe to Perform ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’

Anacapa School’s performing arts department will present a musical stage performance of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” with performances on May 17 and 18 at 7:30 pm and May 19 at 2:00 pm at the school’s downtown campus at 814 Santa Barbara Street.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce

Exciting New Ride Hits Santa Barbara

A and J Limousine announces the launch of their new business, Santa Barbara Hot Rod Limo. The service features a new vehicle that is a stretched version of a 1927 Ford Model T. The limo has seating for 8 and offers daily tours of downtown Santa Barbara and Montecito.

Announcement By Direct Relief

Direct Relief Readies Response to SoCal Wildfires

In response to fast-moving brush fires that erupted in Southern California over the last 24 hours, Direct Relief activated its Emergency Response Team, who has been coordinating with state and local officials as well as its clinic and health center partners.

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Air Quality Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District today issued an Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara County to be in effect as long as conditions warrant. Smoke from the Springs Fire in the Camarillo area could impact parts of Santa Barbara County depending on wind patterns. The areas affected could vary widely.

Announcement By Poetic Justice Project

Los Prietos Boys Perform ‘What If?’ in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Guadalupe

Written and performed by students at Los Prietos Boys Camp in Santa Barbara, WHAT IF? explores issues facing today’s youth and asks audiences to imagine a different world. The production is the culmination of Out For Good workshops by Poetic Justice Project at Los Prietos Boys Camp. The workshops, led by Poetic Justice Project artists and mentors, are supported by funding from Left Tilt and the Fund for Santa Barbara.

Announcement By Legal Aid Foundation Santa Barbara

Legal Aid Foundation chosen for BrandAID by Idea Engineering and Santa Barbara Foundation

Legal Aid Foundation was picked among 32 applicants to be one of the two agencies that will be provided branding and communications packages from Idea Engineering.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Premier Office Status

The Santa Barbara Office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has been named a Coldwell Banker® Premier Office, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker offices.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office

Play It Safe This Cinco de Mayo!

As party-goers celebrate Cinco de Mayo with mariachi music and authentic cuisine, many will also indulge with their favorite margarita or tequila and then unfortunately, choose to get behind the wheel. That’s why this year the ‘AVOID the 12’ DUI Task Force in Santa Barbara County is joining with others across the state and nation to encourage everyone to plan ahead this Cinco de Mayo and to never drink and drive.

Year: 2013