Justin Bieber drops surprise new album, ‘SWAG’
By Amarachi Orie, CNN
(CNN) — Justin Bieber has sprung a surprise on fans – releasing his first new studio album in four years.“SWAG,” the… Continue Reading
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CNN goes inside the academy preparing air traffic controllers to manage the high-stress and high-stakes skies
By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center - Oklahoma City, OK (CNN) — On a sprawling campus in the middle of… Continue Reading
The world’s first national park isn’t in the US. It’s in Mongolia
By Lilit Marcus, CNN
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (CNN) — Many American schoolchildren grow up learning that Yellowstone was the world’s first… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury Report says Lack of Enforcement Fuels Housing Turmoil in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury (SLOCGJ) released a report this week as part of their investigation into San Luis… Continue Reading
Temporary Delays in Santa Maria due to Scheduled Pavement Repairs on Bradley and Stowell Roads
Below is a press release from the City of Santa Maria regarding upcoming pavement repairs for Bradley Road and Stowell Road in Santa Maria
SANTA… Continue Reading
Entries for Masq(p)arade! 2025 Now Open!
Below is a press release from MASQ(P)ARADE! 2025 regarding their entries and submissions for the 2025 season
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Masq is… Continue Reading
Which brands do Americans love enough to recommend? Here’s the top 10
YouGov reports that Guinness leads U.S. brand recommendations, followed by Heineken and Savage X Fenty. Subaru,… Continue Reading
6 summer side quests for you and your pup
Ollie suggests six fun summer activities for dogs, including hiking, beach trips, patio dining, pool parties,… Continue Reading
What Disability Pride Month can teach us about innovation, accessibility, and the future of tech
AudioEye reports that Disability Pride Month highlights how innovations in accessibility benefit everyone,… Continue Reading
Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025
Spokeo reports unique baby names like Truce and Azaiah are rising in popularity in 2025, reflecting cultural… Continue Reading
Young Black Bear Spotted Strolling Through Pismo Beach Euthanized due to Serious Injury
PISMO BEACH, Calif. – A young black bear who spotted roaming parts of Pismo Beach before being removed from the area by a state biologist has been… Continue Reading
Actor Julian McMahon’s official cause of death revealed
By Dan Heching, CNN
(CNN) — As friends and former costars continue to mourn actor Julian McMahon, more details about his death from cancer… Continue Reading
13 Million-Year-Old Whale Fossil Unearthed near Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif – While the newly-released Jurassic World movie roared to the top of the box office, a real life discovery of a giant fossil… Continue Reading
Search for new Santa Maria Fairpark CEO continues as Santa Barbara County Fair opens
The Santa Maria Fairpark continues to search for a new chief executive officer at the same time the facility's biggest annual event takes place this… Continue Reading
Paul McCartney is heading back out on tour
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — Paul McCartney may be 83, but he doesn’t sound ready to retire.The former Beatle is heading back out on… Continue Reading
Future of Faro Homeless Center remains uncertain
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Multiple complaints of FARO Center “mismanagement” — including reports of unhoused individuals urinating in public,… Continue Reading
Daytime Emmy Award nominees revealed
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 52nd… Continue Reading
Look of the Week: Lisa Rinna makes the case for party wigs at fashion shows
By Leah Dolan, CNN
(CNN) — Superfans of Lisa Rinna may have spotted The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills breakout star around Paris this… Continue Reading
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for $10 million
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By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN
(CNN) — Scuffed, scratched and stained, this black leather Birkin bag just sold for €8.6 million ($10 million),… Continue Reading
One Republic founding member Tim Myers is running for California lieutenant governor
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — Tim Myers wants to make beautiful music with the state of California.The founding member of One Republic… Continue Reading