Old Spanish Days Names 2023 Saint Barbara

By Old Spanish Days

In front of a throng of community members, Lisa Osborne was selected as 2023 Saint Barbara by Native Daughters of the Golden West Reina Del Mar Parlor 126.

The event took place fittingly at the Santa Barbara Presidio, the first land location named for St. Barbara.

Each year, Saint Barbara becomes an important part of our community’s Fiesta, joining the Old Spanish Days El Presidente, that year’s Spirit of Fiesta, and Junior Spirit.

Ms. Osborne will portray our city’s patron Saint Barbara at multiple events throughout the community. She said that “it’s an honor to portray Saint Barbara this year, following the many impressive women who have held this position for so many decades.” Ms. Osborne added that she is proud of and looking forward to being a part of this historical event, Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

Photo: Fritz Olenberger

ABOUT SAINT BARBARA 2023:

Lisa Osborn is a member of Reina del Mar parlor no. 126 of Native Daughters of the Golden West. She is a second generation Californian and has lived in Santa Barbara for eight years.

Lisa is an award-winning newscaster, producer and voice over talent. A native Southern Californian, Lisa has been a news anchor on Los Angeles news-talk radio stations including KFWB and KFI. She has also been a deejay at a national music network. Lisa is also a voice over talent and audio producer for e-learning, phone systems and transit agencies.

She is news director at a local community radio station and is president of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications. She and her partner, photographer Ken Pfeiffer produce short travel videos celebrating Santa Barbara and the Central Coast on their YouTube channel, Santa Barbara Scenic.

Lisa Osborn’s on-air work at KFWB-AM has been recognized with a Golden Mike Award (for entertainment reporting). Lisa has been honored as a “Los Angeles County Volunteer of the Year” for her ongoing work as host/announcer of the annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade.