SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A special procession to honor our Lady of Guadalupe took place Thursday night as part of a two-day event for the special feast day in the catholic church.

Those who participated left candles and flowers around the mosaic shrine at the our Lady of Guadalupe church on the Santa Barbara east side. It was illuminated all night and will continue to be lit for days.

Last night musicians played traditional songs at the site until after 11 p.m.

The mosaic was damaged a week ago by a man who allegedly had a hammer. He was arrested, but the damage was significant to the face and hands of our Lady of Guadalupe.

The procession took place on a route from Ortega Park to Nopal street and down to the church. It included Aztec dancers, singing and prayers as part of the traditional event.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Many people who are in need this holiday season, especially those who are without housing, were able to pick up some vital essentials to stay warm today.

The Seventh Annual Public Defender's Warm Clothing drive started several weeks ago with donations from throughout the county. Friday was the distribution day.

It took place on the lawn at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and also at the court on Cook Street in Santa Maria. Everyone showing up was able to get warm clothing including jackets and caps, a sleeping bag, new shoes, socks and essentials.

Among those in the line was Christina Patino, who is living in a local shelter.

"It is amazing. It is such a blessing, these people are helping us to dress warm. It gets really cold at night. All these warm clothes are so nice. I feel blessed," she said.

Nearby, Charles Papke said, "I got a sleeping bag and jackets and we got some food and some shoes. Some really cool mukluks."

This year the effort included the non-profit Adam's Angels, which also does weekly outreach efforts and food distribution for those who are unhoused or living on the edge.

They helped to collect donations to buy some of the clothing and essentials in addition to what was donated by the general public. Everyone attending was able to get one warm weather or another clothing item in each category, including a pair of shoes if they had the right size from the donations.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Many people who are in need this holiday season, especially those who are without housing, were able to pick up some vital essentials to stay warm today.

The Seventh Annual Public Defender's Warm Clothing drive started several weeks ago with donations from throughout the county. Friday was the distribution day.

It took place on the lawn at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and also at the court on Cook Street in Santa Maria. Everyone showing up was able to get warm clothing including jackets and caps, a sleeping bag, new shoes, socks and essentials.

Among those in the line was Christina Patino, who is living in a local shelter.

"It is amazing. It is such a blessing, these people are helping us to dress warm. It gets really cold at night. All these warm clothes are so nice. I feel blessed," she said.

Nearby, Charles Papke said, "I got a sleeping bag and jackets and we got some food and some shoes. Some really cool mukluks."

This year the effort included the non-profit Adam's Angels, which also does weekly outreach efforts and food distribution for those who are unhoused or living on the edge.

They helped to collect donations to buy some of the clothing and essentials in addition to what was donated by the general public. Everyone attending was able to get one warm weather or another clothing item in each category, including a pair of shoes if they had the right size from the donations.

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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – There's only a few more days to see the festival of trees in Carpinteria, and possibly win a haul of gifts.

The 16th annual Festival of Trees is open at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center at 865 Linden
Avenue now through Dec. 14th.

A group of 25 trees are decorated with a variety of gifts ranging from power tools, to gift certificates, to businesses throughout the city along with collectibles, wine and toys.

Each tree has a box for one or more of your raffle tickets being sold by the Carpinteria Lions for $1-dollar each. All proceeds from the funds will benefit eight local non-profits.

This year proceeds will be benefiting: Carpinteria Beautiful, CWA, Carpinteria Senior Citizens, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria Historical Society, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, Carpinteria Skate Foundation and Carpinteria Children’s Project.

Last year the event raised $40,000 dollars.

The drawing will take place Sunday at 12:30 p.m. A good time to stop in will be before or after the Carpinteria holiday parade set for 3 p.m. tomorrow downtown.

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