KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESSDowntown Santa Barbara is seen Sunday from Stearns Wharf.

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KENNETH SONG / NEWS-PRESS PHOTOSBoats decorated in Christmas lighting glide past Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara during the annual Parade of Lights event on Sunday. For more photos, see page A4.

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SANTA BARBARA — With rainfall forecasted for the region this weekend, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with the stormwater runoff at beaches. 

Stormwater is untreated rainwater that flows through the drain system into creeks, the ocean, and other waterways. 

Contact with stormwater while swimming or surfing may increase the risk for certain types of illnesses such as rashes, fever, chills, ear infections, vomiting, and diarrhea, the health services department noted.

— Katherine Zehnder

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SANTA BARBARA — The Unity Shoppe telethon will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today on KEYT-TV, Channel 3.

Executive Director Tom Reed said proceeds will go to buying food and covering staff at Unity Shoppe, which helps local residents in need.

Tonight’s broadcast will be hosted by Montecito rocker Kenny Loggins, who will perform along with fellow singers Michael McDonald, Katy Perry and Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Ms. Perry will be featured in a video segment.

For more information, go to unityshoppe.org. 

— Dave Mason

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