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Tracy Lehr

SOLVANG, Calif. (KEYT) – Danish Days wrapped up its 88th celebration in Solvang on Sunday.

Locals and tourists enjoyed the three-day cultural fair, which marked the annual event’s long-standing tradition in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Folk dancers filled the streets, lined with traditional craft vendors, while performers entertained audiences at Hans Christian Andersen Park. Reenactors also showcased Viking goods, and various booths raised funds to support local organizations.

“Just having a nice, nostalgic European kind of setting is super big, and it doesn’t really happen where we are from anymore,” said Maxi Von of the Andersen family. “It’s a lot of looking back at the past, being able to reflect and connect back to your traditions and family.”

Ron Terry, with BSA Troop 87, said the weekend was more than just entertainment. “It’s been a wonderful event because I’ve seen a lot of happy people. There’s been a lot of great food, great breakfasts. And at the same time, it’s been an incredible fundraiser for two troops in our local area.”

Highlights of Danish Days included the children’s parade, the popular Aebleskiver eating contest, and hands-on activities such as LEGO play stations for kids.

For more information visit https://solvangusa.com

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Outreach Alliance of Ventura County celebrated its 75th anniversary with a ribbon cutting, champagne toast and open house in Ventura.

The alliance used to be known as the Assistance League, but recently had a national name change.

Over the years, it has helped thousands of children, including foster children, and families.

It is known for its Care Closet, B.U.F.F.Y. Bears given to children in times of crisis and scholarships just to name a few.

“O.A.V.C. Outreach Alliance of Ventura County is the greatest non-profit org in Ventura so we help lots of children and families we make a difference,” said Cindy Daly.

The Ventura High School Jazz Combo performed during the event.

About 130 teens have been served by “Teens Helping Teens,” another one of the many programs supported by Outreach Alliance of Ventura County.

There is also a Bargain Box Thrift Store located at 3351 Telegraph Road that benefits the nonprofit.

For more information or to volunteer visit https://outreachallianceVC.org

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Alissa Orozco

On Sunday, a public memorial service will be held for the late Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking at a Utah university campus on Sep. 10th.

“Building a Legacy, Remembering Charlie Kirk” is scheduled to take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona at 11 a.m. local time, or 2:00pm E.S.T.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend, including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and more top administrative officials.

Kirk’s widow and the now Turning Point CEO, Erika Kirk, will be speaking at the service, along with Vice President Vance, Donald Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.

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Tracy Lehr

ORCUTT, Calif. (KEYT) – A benefit concert took place in Orcutt on Saturday.

Musicians from the Bullfrog Blues Band joined the celebration for a Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County fundraiser.

About 300 people enjoyed the event.

The funds raised will help the Heart of Home Resource Closet.

The closet provides essential items for children in foster care.

Funds will also go towards “First Night Away” kits,  Christmas gifts, and diapers for families in need.

For more information visit https://crrsbc.org

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Scott Hennessee

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The One805Live! concert to benefit local first responders rocked along the coastline tonight. Some famous neighbors stopped by Kevin Costner’s Summerland estate to support the fundraiser.

Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood played Santa Barbara for the first time ever, the day after her birthday. She was introduced by Maria Shriver who got the crowd to sing Yearwood happy birthday as she came on stage.

The Fray rocked the stage before Yearwood, getting the crowd into it straight away with their song, Over my Head (Cable Car).

The show closed out with a set from Good Charlotte and a group encore.

Long-time One805 supporter Alan Parsons performed and brought together a host of top entertainers for this one of a kind concert that also featured Steppenwolf’s John Kay, The Car’s Elliot Easton, Donovan Frankenreiter, Plastic Harpoons, and DJ Bad Ash.

The event and the cause drew people in from near and far. Wanda Brennan and Donya Lesterdrove for days to see the show.

“We drove from Cedar Town, Georgia starting last Monday to come to Santa Barbara for this great event,” Brennan said.

It’s all to benefit first responders, and the 805 community came out to support them and have a great time.

“A big shout out to One805, the leadership there,” Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig said. “And of course everyone here is contributing in some way.”

Some of the area’s most famous residents showed their support, including Oprah Winfrey, who attended and chatted with local first responders including Santa Barbara County Sheriff, Bill Brown.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the stage. So did Rob Lowe, who received the Heart of the Community Award.

“To be able to give back is an honor and a privilege,” Lowe said.

First responders attend this event for free. They raised red glow sticks together at dusk as a symbol of the lifeline they provide to the community.

“Thank you for supporting us as we protect your safety,” Brown said to the audience from the stage.

The money raised from the show goes directly to Santa Barbara County first responders, funding mental wellness programs and critical equipment purchases. Organizers announced a one million dollar donation had been made to support an endowment for continued funding.

For more information visit one805.org.

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested a 20-year-old gang member Friday just before 6:00 p.m. for possession of an unregistered firearm, according to the Oxnard Police Department.

OPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the 1800 block of Macarthur Place and noticed multiple open alcohol containers in the car.

OPD officers removed the people from the car and found an unregistered firearm in the car linked to the 20-year-old.

OPD officers also cited another passenger in the car for gang graffiti and graffiti tools after arresting the 20-year-old for illegal firearm possession.

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEY-T) – Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested two Oxnard men for drug and firearm possession at a traffic stop just after 8:00 p.m Friday, according to the Oxnard Police Department.

OPD officers stopped the car at Concord Drive and Bismark Way and later identified the 31-year-old passenger as a known gang member.

The 31-year-old, who was already on parole for robbery and firearm possession, fled the car on foot and discarded a modified rifle before the OPD took him into custody.

OPD officers searched the 31-year-old and later found more ammo, narcotics and paraphernalia in his pocket before charging him with firearms and narcotics violations.

The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle was also charged with firearms and narcotics violations after OPD officers found 4.15 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun near his seat.

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The City of Santa Maria is expanding its free Wi-Fi and internet access across multiple areas.

Below is a press release with more from the City:

As part of its Smart City, Safe City initiative, the City of Santa Maria now offers free public wireless internet access points at 10 parks and facilities.

This provides more public internet access in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods.

Users must connect to the “Santa Maria Guest” wireless network, enter an email address, and accept terms and conditions. The service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

The City of Santa Maria has a multi-year goal of filling gaps in network connectivity at various City facilities to provide access for City employees to perform business needs, and also for the public while visiting these parks and facilities.

Santa Maria residents can now connect with schoolwork, local businesses, City services, and each other at 10 parks and facilities including Grogan Community Center, Edwards Community Center, Veterans’ Memorial Center, the Mussell Senior Center, the Newlove Community Center, Russell Park, Buena Vista Park, the Atkinson Community Center, Minami Community Center and Preisker Park.

Watch a video about the project on the City’s YouTube channel in English (https://youtu.be/Nn_1D1pPGUA) and Spanish (https://youtu.be/wgyOPch4fTo), produced by the City Manager’s Office Communications Division.

Learn more about the City’s array of Smart City, Safe City services at www.cityofsantamaria.org/smartcity. This initiative pairs technology and data together with safety and security, helping residents maintain and enrich their quality of life now and for years to come.

Questions may be directed to the City Manager’s Office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2372.

Department:                             City Manager’s Office

Contact Person:                      Mark van de Kamp, Public Information Manager

Telephone Number:                 (805) 925-0951 ext. 2372 or cell (805) 720-4038

E-mail Address:           mvandekamp@cityofsantamaria.org

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. (KEY-T) – West County Special Enforcement Unit deputies arrested Shane Prukop, 46, on Sept. 11 for narcotics, 3D printed firearms and ammunition possession, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

Prukop is a convicted felon and is not allowed to own firearms, ammunition and other specific weapons, according to the VCSO.

Deputies contacted Prukop at the 1500 block of Spinnaker Drive near Ventura, where they arrested him, according to the VCSO.

Deputies also found Prukop in possession of an expandable baton and pepper spray before they arrested him and booked him into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, according to the VCSO.

Investigations continued on Sept. 12 when deputies obtained a search warrant for Prukop’s storage facility in Oxnard, according to the VCSO.

Deputies found several 3D printed firearms, standard firearms, various ammunition types, body armor and equipment to make firearms with a 3D printer, according to the VCSO.

Deputies then added more counts of possession of an assault weapon, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person and 3D manufacturing of a firearm.

The investigation remains ongoing, and those with information on this case or similar cases of 3D firearm printing are asked to contact the following number.

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Caleb Nguyen

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – Three Los Angeles men tried to burglarize a home at the 100 block of Riverbank Lane in Paso Robles on Friday, according to the Paso Robles Police Department.

PRPD officers reported that the three men fled in a car and matched their descriptions to the crime after stopping their vehicle.

PRPD officers also found stolen property and burglary tools in the car in their initial search.

The three men were also involved in an interrupted burglary earlier in the day in Atascadero, according to the PRPD.

All three men were arrested and booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail for charges of burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.

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