Tag archives: rock for first responders

The venerable Granada was packed for a sold-out Rock for First Responders concert, organized by One805. Even Prince Harry turned out for the VIP reception. A guitar signed by HRH and the other performers, including Macy Gray, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and Alan Parsons, soldfor $9,000. Toad the Wet Sprocket and Hootie & the Blowfish […]

For the past three years, the nonprofit One805 has staged a big boisterous benefit bash in late summer at Kevin Costner’s surfside Summerland spread to raise a big percentage of its funds. The money is earmarked for all the first responder organizations throughout Santa Barbara County to help with equipment, mental health services and more. […]

“911. What is your emergency?” The phrase we so commonly hear in TV shows and movies and yet hope to never hear ourselves.  Until we make the call. Until we need the reassurance of the voice on the other end telling us that help is on the way.  With the recent fires down in Los […]