VENTURA, Calif. ( KEYT) Island Packers offers a new take on Christmas Caroling. The company that is known for bringing people to the Channel islands off the coast of Ventura County is offering Caroling Cruises during the holidays.

The cruises taking people around the Ventura Harbor and the Ventura Keys while they are singing popular holiday tunes.

For more information visit https://islandpackers.com

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Grace Fisher Foundation held its Winter Music Showcase at the Granada Theatre on Sunday.

The show has grown into the larger venue and this year Michael McDonald joined he show.

"We're here at the Granada for the Winter Music Showcase. This is our 8th annual event, Grace puts on. She and her family produced this show in its entirety, and it's basically a showcase for holiday, events and all the proceeds go to our inclusive arts clubhouse and free arts programing for people of all abilities," said Jana Brody of the Grace Fisher Foundation

Debbie Fisher' Grace's mother, described It as a variety show.

"This is a really complicated and complex show and the Granada has just been rocking it like, a lot of shifts, a lot of different, moving parts," said Fisher.

Grace Fisher helped compose some of the music.

She also shared her artwork.

For more information visit the https://gracefisherfoundation.org

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* WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE…Santa Ynez Valley and Southern Salinas Valley.

* WHEN…Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave
plenty of distance ahead of you.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Former California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who is celebrating Hanukkah, shared her reaction to the deadly shootings in Australia.

"When you allow people filled with hate, rage and ignorance to access firearms they certainly can and will continue to act out and destroy the lives of innocent people. We know in Australia, that this was an act of antisemitism, we know that 15 people have lost their lives at a time when we celebrate a wonderful holiday of happiness and thanks that is filled with family and children," said Jackson, " This is inexcusable and actions need to be taken to stop this kind of hatred, to stop this lack of understanding to stop this cruelty."

Jackson also spoke out against the shooting at Brown University.

She urged lawmakers to make a commitment to take action to end this kind of violence in the nation and the world.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) The Santa Barbara Parade of Lights took place on Sunday night.

One of the boats looked like a green dinosaur.

All of them competed for prizes.

People lined the waterfront to enjoy the 39th annual event.

Dozens of illuminated boats took part.

At times they moved in a line along the coast and when they motored back to their slips people got a closer look.

A fireworks show followed the Parade of Lights.

The reflection of the fireworks could be seen on the water in the harbor.

The show started at 7 p.m.

About five minutes into the show people with a view of the coast could see a spectacular fireworks finale.

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