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Santa Barbara Marks 100 Years Since 1925 Earthquake With New Memorial Plaque

June 30, 2025 10:43 am Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The bells of Old Mission Santa Barbara rang out Sunday morning to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake that… Continue Reading

Two people rescued after going overboard on Disney cruise ship

June 30, 2025 10:31 am CNN Newsource

By Maureen O'Hare, CNN (CNN) — Two guests, said to be a father and his young daughter, have been rescued by crew after going into the water… Continue Reading

Protesters outside Tesla dealerships not Backing Down

June 28, 2025 9:19 pm Tracy Lehr

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Despite Elon Musk's changing role in the Trump administration, protests continue. They are continuing outside Tesla… Continue Reading

Rob McElhenney is about to make it easier to pronounce his name

June 30, 2025 7:59 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The pronunciation of Rob McElhenney’s name has been a source of amusement for a while.So much so, in… Continue Reading

Charlize Theron speaks out on immigration policies that have ‘destroyed the lives of families, not criminals’

June 30, 2025 7:11 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Charlize Theron, a naturalized US citizen, spoke out about changing policies in the country she has made… Continue Reading

The tiny state of San Marino sits on a hill above Italy's Emilio-Romagna region.

This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest — and most unusual — countries

June 30, 2025 4:31 am CNN Newsource

By Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — From the endless beaches of Rimini to the culinary corridor of Bologna, Modena and Parma, visitors to… Continue Reading

Dress codes: Why do brides wear veils?

June 30, 2025 4:14 am CNN Newsource

By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — One of the oldest elements of a bridal ensemble, dating at least as far back as Ancient Greece, veils have… Continue Reading

State Approves Santa Barbara Segment Funding to Finish Highway 101 Widening Project

June 27, 2025 12:17 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara segment of the Highway 101 widening project has received key funding from the state. Work should be done by… Continue Reading

Grey Law volunteer remembered for helping elder abuse survivors

June 29, 2025 9:42 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif-Grey Law of Ventura County, which provides free legal advice to seniors, is mourning a longtime volunteer. Attorney Deborah… Continue Reading

Earthquake Commemoration Ceremony for deadly quake 100 years ago

June 29, 2025 2:35 pm Christer Schmidt

An earthquake commemoration ceremony brought people together Saturday to remember a deadly 6.3 earthquake that rocked Santa Barbara 100 years… Continue Reading

The Spanish town where locals soak each other with wine

June 29, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Isabelle Rodney, CNN (CNN) — A glass of Burgundy sipped during dinner. A chilled Chardonnay while the sun goes down. A sparkling… Continue Reading

Amid the AIDS crisis, this photographer documented a sunlit haven for gay men

June 29, 2025 1:43 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Chicago (CNN) — In a grassy outcrop along Lake Michigan’s deep blue waters, two young men pictured in a color slide… Continue Reading

Amateur Radio Field Day puts Equipment to the Test

June 28, 2025 9:03 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The annual Amateur Radio Field Day got underway in Chase Palm park on Saturday. The public, weekend event celebrated its… Continue Reading

Thailand was the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana. Things didn’t go as planned

June 28, 2025 3:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Helen Regan and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Three years since Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis, the… Continue Reading

The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case shows ‘trialtainment’ has evolved in the post-OJ Simpson era

June 28, 2025 6:30 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Salacious details, discussion of domestic violence and a Black male celebrity who for decades had a… Continue Reading

Canada just made national parks free this summer. Can we love nature without hurting it?

June 28, 2025 2:43 am Stacker

The Narwhal reports Canada will offer free access to national parks this summer, promoting outdoor enjoyment… Continue Reading

How one couple saved nearly $3,000 a month by moving to Italy

June 28, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Maureen O'Hare, CNN (CNN) — In travel news this week: how to get the Italian lifestyle when you don’t have a billionaire’s budget, plus… Continue Reading

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wrap up three-day Venice wedding extravaganza

June 27, 2025 7:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Leah Dolan, Jacqui Palumbo and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN Venice, Italy (CNN) — It’s been both the most public and secretive wedding of the… Continue Reading

Grand Jury recommends county-wide enforcement task force to crack down on unpermitted mobile food vendors

June 27, 2025 2:20 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The 2024-2025 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released a report Thursday about unpermitted food vendors finding that… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Equestrian Group Feels Shut Out of Earl Warren Showgrounds Master Plan

June 27, 2025 4:13 pm Ryder Christ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The future of the Earl Warren Showgrounds is coming into focus with a 30-year Master Plan in development — but members of the… Continue Reading