[Noozhawk’s note: One in a daily series leading up to Old Spanish Days Fiesta.] Strolling musicians often entertain the public during Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta. The above group was ...

Now in its 100th year, Santa Barbara’s annual summertime “Old Spanish Days” celebration has become known as a week full of flamenco dancing, Mexican food, folklórico music, and, of course, ...

Lucia Kocher, a first-time spectator at the Historical Parade on Friday, receives a flower from a Santa Barbara County firefighter. Credit: Daniel Green / Noozhawk photo Thousands of people lined ...