LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KEYT) - Cal Poly has quite an LA Story as the Mustangs defeated Saint Mary's 5-2 and advance past the NCAA Regionals for the first time in program history.

Freshman Gavin Spiridonoff blasted a 3-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to snap 2-2 tie and the Mustangs completed a perfect 3-0 record to win the Los Angeles Regional.

Cal Poly never played regional host and #1 overall team UCLA as the Bruins were upset twice by Saint Mary's.

Unlike UCLA, the Mustangs had no trouble with the Gaels beating them twice in the regional after opening with a win over Virginia Tech on Friday.

Trailing 2-0 after three innings the Mustangs got on the scoreboard against the Gaels with an RBI single off the bat of Nate Castellon in the fifth inning.

Ryan Tayman tied it at 2 in the sixth inning with a solo homer, his 18th on the year tying him for the Mustangs single-season all-time mark.

Mustangs pitcher Josh Volmerding allowed just 2 runs in six innings of work and the bullpen did the rest.

Corden Pettey tossed a 1,2,3 bottom of the seventh inning for the Mustangs but ran into trouble in the bottom of the eighth allowing a walk and a single to start the frame.

But star closer Nick Bonn escaped the jam unscathed by getting a fly out and an inning-ending double play.

Bonn nailed down his 17th save on the season as he retired the Gaels in order in the bottom of the ninth striking out two batters including the final hitter which set off a Mustangs celebration in LA.

Cal Poly will play the winner of Monday's Kentucky-West Virginia game in a best-of-three NCAA Super Regional from June 5-8. If West Virginia wins they will host the Mustangs in Morgantown.

If Kentucky wins then both the Wildcats and Cal Poly will submit bids to host as both are #3 seeds in their respective regionals. The NCAA would decide between the two bids.

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VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) "Maybe It Was The Roses" Music Festival featured more than a dozen bands including band from up and down the coast.

No Simple Highway from Santa Barbara took the stage on Sunday afternoon outside the Crowne Plaza in Ventura.

The festival is a tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead and the late Bob Weir.

The festival also brought generations of fans together.

"It is an amazing festival amazing music, i had the chance to play with my band on Friday and now i get to see my dad play coming up next," said Sky Ulep of Jaz Plays Dead.

Fans watched artist Rod Tyron create a 3D work of art on the pavement near the entrance.

A Shakedown Street offered fans all kinds of Grateful Dead inspired art and items to buy.

The music wrapped up after dark in the Top of the Harbor Ballroom.

For more information visit https://goldenroadfestival.com

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Artist, singer, songwriter, actor and filmmaker Hunter Hawkins has a new single called "Here Now" and a film called "Awake Pinky's Journey."

Hunter Hawkins journey includes being mentored by Kenny Loggins. 

Their rapport is undeniable!

"I only started singing in like, second grade before that I was humming a lot and like daydreaming in class," said Hawkins.

"I got fired for humming on the job, " said Loggins, "Some people seemed to complain."

"Well we have that in common," said Hawkins.

Hawkins' voice, style and stage presence caught the eye and ear of the Jonas Brothers' father and his Red Vine Records.

"They were actually my first concert isn't that funny," said Hawkins.

 "We went to Nashville to record some string and met Kevin Jonas, the father of the Jonas Brothers and Kevin, Kevin was immediately blown away by what he heard," said Loggins. 

Hawkins' fan base grew during the recent celebration of Brian Wilson's music at the Granada Theatre and at a recent Fess Forums showcase at the SOhO in Santa Barbara.

 "Hunter always gets people turning their heads gong what?," said Loggins.

Next up; Hunter Hawkins is hosting a single release party,  album film screening and acoustic set at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria on Friday night June 5th.

"I've wanted to do this for a long time and all the the stars felll into place to be able to make it happen," said Hawkins.

For more information visit http://thealcazar.org and follow Hawkins on social media @hunterhawkinshere 

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) St. Paul AME Church in Santa Barbara welcomes people back on Sunday to a special service in its restored sanctuary.

Weather-related damage led to restoration efforts at the Church on 502 Olive St.

The sanctuary reopened with a full house.

The property built in 1906 is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Reverend Elbert Sherrod welcomed guest Minister Jeffrey Clark from Price Chapel in Los Angeles to take part in the service.

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