SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) A Weekend of Pride events wrapped up with a Glitter Brunch a the Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara.
Supporters of Pride packed the back patio to enjoy the entertainment.
The event included drinks with fun names such Pink Pony Club.
Wildcat hosts Glitter Brunches with drag queens and a DJ every Sunday.
For more information visit https://wildcatloung.com
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The Pacific Pride Foundation partnered with the zoo on the final day of Pride Week in the area.
The zoo decorated some of the most popular spots with rainbows.
Family members saw all kinds of animals including a Western Lowland Gorilla, Masai Giraffes, African Lions and meercats.
“It is very important to not only be seen, but visible, be the voices of the individuals that sometimes seem to be forgotten, especially in this political climate,” said Pacific Pride North County Services Manager John Marrero.
The Pacific Pride Foundation and the zoo set up education tables and gave out everything from flags to sunscreen and bubbles.
They are already talking about having another Pride Family Day next year.
For more information visit https://pacificpridefoundation.org and https://sbzoo.org
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On Saturday, the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation (CCF) hosted a viewing for the community at its proposed area to get their feedback on the project. Consisting of ten uniquely-designed panels, the CCF hopes to pay homage to many cultural groups that once called Carpinteria home.
The panels would be installed just above the current structure of the city’s iconic seal fountain.
“We have met one-on-one with a lot of the influential business people because it affects what they do, you know, here, right here on Linden,” said local historian, Jim Campos. “This whole area is going to be totally upgraded and we’ll be a part of it. Even in the building of this place here we’re not damaging or defacing anything. We’re just adding to the luster, the history of the community.”
The community will have another opportunity to give their thoughts on the art again in September, where the CCF will gather all final feedback before presenting before Carpinteria City Council.
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Hosted by the Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF), this year’s festival lived up to its theme: “Out. Proud. Unstoppable.” Chase Palm Park was full of vendors, stages, booths, art installations, food, and entertainment – all centered around providing support for the local LGBTQ+ community.
Executive Director of PPF, Julio Roman, says its an event the entire community looks forward to, emphasizing that finding inclusive spaces isn’t always easy.
“We want our community to know that they can show up unapologetically as themselves and that they will always find a safe space here in Santa Barbara County,” says Roman.
The flag raising kicked off Pride week in Santa Barbara, and organizers say it was a step towards visibility, along with events like today’s pride festival.
Supporters of the event say, while they can’t always shelter the LGBTQ+ community from the bad times, they’re here to provide support wherever they need it.
“We try to be an affirming place to go, a safe space as much as possible. Arms to hug, if you need a hug, an ear if you need someone to listen to you, or a shoulder to cry on. We are just here to be visible, vocal, supportive members for the LGBTQ community,” said Emily Wells, from Free Mom Hugs.
Free Mom Hugs is a world-wide organization that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and families with a simple hug and conversation.
“Everybody was created from a different recipe. However you believe that creation happens or didn’t happen, it doesn’t matter. None of us are comprised of the same exact combination of things. And so for that reason, it’s pride festivals are important and pride is important because it’s a rare opportunity to show the world who you are and that you are enough and worthy and great and valid.”
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Orcutt Academy High School administrators reported the threat on Friday, 20 minutes after a 5:00 p.m. TikTok post threatening to shoot the school on Monday, according to the SBCSO.
SBCSO deputies contacted the teen boy responsible for the threat alongside his parents and later determined he did not have the means to carry out the threat.
SBCSO deputies then passed the case to the county juvenile probation unit for criminal charge consideration.
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The SBCFD advised drivers to use an alternate route and the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced an evacuation warning between Spanish Ranch and Cottonwood Canyon Road just before 3:00 p.m.
The SBCFD also believes the fire could still reach up to 1,000 acres and for the latest road closure information, visit the CalTrans District 5 website.
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Segment One: Camarillo 17, Bishop Diego 16; Nipomo 46, Pioneer Valley 6; Bishop Diego 37, Paso Robles 24
Segment Two: Atascadero 33, Delano 14; McFarland 36, Santa Maria 21
Segment Three: Santa Ynez 21, Dos Pueblos 14
Segment Four: Dana Hills 56, San Marcos 10
Other Scores:
St. Joseph 24, Garces Memorial 17
Righetti 32, Hoover 12
Kingsburg 29, Arroyo Grande 12
San Luis Obispo 14, Mt. Whitney 0
Templeton 41, Caruthers 8
Rio Mesa 51, Hueneme 13
Pacifica 52, Del Sol 6
St. Bonaventure 28, Paraclete 6
Mission Prep 42, Oxnard 27
Nordhoff 53, Hoover 7
Santa Paula 41, Channel Islands 6
Santa Clara 31, Firebaugh 14
Westlake 32, Newbury Park 26 (3OT)
Agoura 32, Saugus 22
La Canada 31, Fillmore 22
Valencia 48, Simi Valley 28
Chaminade 18, Oaks Christian 0
Apple Valley 27, Moorpark 26 (OT)
Northview 21, Thousand Oaks 7
Oak Park 63, Angelou Community 12
Calabasas 27, Alemany 26
Royal 62, Monroe 0
Click here to follow the original article.SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Tennis Club is celebrating a Men’s ‘B’ Team Interclub Championship tonight. They capped off an undefeated season in the final round of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against Yacht club Thursday night.
Each team won two matches with it coming down to a well played contest on court two to decide the champion.
Jeff Wong and Todd Lowenstein won the first set and Wong was serving at 5-2 to close it out. Yacht Club hit some great shots to go up 0-40 in the game, trying to seize momentum.
With teammates and spectators watching from the deck, Wong and Lowenstein delivered, winning five points in a row to close it out, winning the game and the set 6-2.
It set off a celebration, capping off a memorable summer season of tennis.
Interclub involves teams from all around Santa Barbara competing once a week throughout the summer, culminating in single elimination playoffs to decide a champion. The ‘A’ Team from Santa Barbara Tennis Club will play for a championship at home next Wednesday against La Cumbre.
Click here to follow the original article.SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The annual Pacific Pride Festival will bring a steady stream of people to Chase Palm Park Saturday in Santa Barbara.
The event runs from 11 a.m to 7 p.m, and will include live performances, vendors, food trucks, a pet parade and a bike rally.
This year’s festival host will be Vivian Storm, a popular stage entertainer for years in the area.
There will also be DJ’s including the award winning Darla Bea and drag performers.
The event will be free.
The Pacific Pride Festival is organized by the Pacific Pride Foundation.
It will include education through the Justice Action Center, health and wellness booths and many resources for the LGBTQ + community.
One stage will have family friendly performances and interactive art areas, “and then for the main stage over 20 amazing performances,” said Rafael Cuello the Pacific Pride Foundation Festival Producer. “Our headliner will be Ada Vox , American Idol, Canada’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent. Morgan McMichaels a special performer as well, and our local beautiful Vivian Storm will be our official festival host. “
For many who attend, the services and connections go well beyond the event itself.
Julio Roman is the Pacific Pride Foundation Executive Director. He said, “every time a Pride is over we get phone calls and emails not just about the work that we do but the work that we do in collaboration with others. Folks really get to interact with the vendors.”
There will be a splashy arrival as the festival begin. MOVE Santa Barbara is also in motion and plans to rally at BiCi Centro with bike riders decking out their wheels for a caravan from Haley Street to the festival site for a Pet Parade as the event begins.
Sarah Iannarone is the Executive Director of MOVE Santa Barbara County. She says “decked out bikes with a drag queen and a tri-shaw and just having everyone ride together with big smiles on their faces.”
This collaboration also ensures safe transportation options now and and year round.
Iannarone said, “we believe everybody deserves dignity and a way to get around and this is our way of showing to the Pride community that we are here with you and we are you and we want everyone to have a great safe day.”
Earlier this week a special Santa Barbara Pride flag was raised in De la Guerra Plaza.
(More details, video and information will be added here later today.)
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It’s a place aimed at helping transitional youth find pathways off the streets.
The non-profit has been coordinating its youth support services out of its main office on Miller Street for nearly 25 years.
Leadership cut the ribbon Friday on the organization’s new Navigation Center, strategically located on East Chapel Street with visible signage from Main Street.
“There’s a sextant, which is a navigation tool for people who are sailing at night,” says Edwin Weaver, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley’s executive director. “And so we thought it appropriate as the symbol for our Navigation Center. This isn’t a destination. This is a place. They come, they get to tools to find out where they’re headed next.”
Transitional youth between 18 to 24 years old who find themselves in a tough spot, are encouraged to stop by during normal business hours.
“About four years ago, some unhoused youth were asked, ‘What do you need to be successfully housed, to get off the streets, get out of the riverbed and find a home?’ And they said, ‘We need a place,’” says Weaver.
The navigation process begins with speaking to a staff member to determine what the client’s specific needs are, as well as any goals they have to determine how best to move forward.
“They’re always so nice,” says Nathaniel Herrera, a client of Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley. “They greet everyone that comes in with open arms and make sure everyone that comes in or out of here is always safe and okay before they leave.”
Support for housing assistance, treatment for addiction, education, and other counseling services are included.
“Last year we were able to successfully house over 75 youth between the ages of 18 and 25, and we’re very proud about that,” says Weaver.
Clients say Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley provides vital assistance that is not readily apparent or accessible for those in the midst of challenging circumstances.
“They gave me a bunch of stuff, resources that I didn’t think that was possible,” says Herrera. “They were just a family when my family wasn’t there.”
The organization centers on helping its clients develop a clear pathway to the stability and success leaders say many take for granted.
The Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:30, and on Saturdays from 9 to 1.
“My goal is to be fully stable by the age of 25,” says Herrera. “And I believe that working with Fighting Back, that would be possible.”
More information is available by clicking here to visit the website for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley.
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