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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says

October 1, 2024 12:15 pm Associated Press

Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual… Continue Reading

Columbus Day-Indigenous Peoples’ Day Fast Facts

October 1, 2024 12:14 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In 2025, both are celebrated on October… Continue Reading

Nathaniel McGuire faces ten counts in connection with Sep. 25 bombing at Santa Maria Courthouse

October 1, 2024 12:29 pm Andrew Gillies

On Tuesday, Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced ten counts have been filed against Nathaniel McGuire who is already facing… Continue Reading

Florida enacts tough law to get homeless off the streets, leaving cities and counties scrambling

October 1, 2024 12:05 pm Associated Press

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets. Under a statute that took… Continue Reading

Frank Fritz of the reality TV Show ‘American Pickers’ dies at 60

October 1, 2024 11:57 am Associated Press

Associated Press Frank Fritz, part of a two-man team who drove around the U.S. looking for antiques and collectibles to buy and… Continue Reading

What to know about Hezbollah’s capabilities after its recent losses

October 1, 2024 11:55 am Associated Press

Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has warned that the rockets that struck central Israel were only the beginning and that the militant… Continue Reading

Ex-Jaguars worker who stole $22M from team sues FanDuel, saying it preyed on his gambling addiction

October 1, 2024 11:55 am Associated Press

Associated Press A former financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars who stole $22 million from the team is suing FanDuel for $250… Continue Reading

Santa Ynez Valley farm frustrated by repeated vandalism and theft at pumpkin patch

October 1, 2024 12:00 pm Dave Alley

A Solvang area farmer is frustrated that vandalism and theft is once again recurring at his annual roadside pumpkin… Continue Reading

Tips on how to navigate the political divide

October 1, 2024 12:04 pm Christa Kurkjian

News Channel Anchor Christa Kurkjian speaks with a former UCSB Professor and a local professional Mediator about navigating the political divide… Continue Reading

Christmas starts in Venezuela, but the festive mood is nowhere to be found

October 1, 2024 11:42 am Associated Press

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela. At least not yet. Even if the president wants it to be.… Continue Reading

Santa Maria City Council District 2 candidates challenge incumbent Mike Cordero

October 1, 2024 2:04 pm Christina Rodriguez

Gloria Flores and Benjamin Ortiz are challenging Mike Cordero for the Santa Maria City Council District 2 seat this November.… Continue Reading

American Family Field adds padding to area of wall that Brewers’ Frelick hit while chasing foul ball

October 1, 2024 11:40 am Associated Press

AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sal Frelick returned to the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup for the start of the playoffs without needing to worry… Continue Reading

As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eye

October 1, 2024 11:37 am Associated Press

AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — NFL scouts filled an entire row of the Michigan Stadium press box to get a look at some of… Continue Reading

A ‘ring of fire’ will soon appear in the skies over some parts of the world

October 1, 2024 11:36 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A solar eclipse event will create a “ring of fire” in the skies over parts of South America on Wednesday,… Continue Reading

Ken Page, who starred in ‘Cats’ on Broadway and voiced Oogie Boogie, dies at 70

October 1, 2024 11:32 am Associated Press

AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Page, a stage and screen actor who starred alongside Beyoncé in “Dreamgirls,”… Continue Reading

California governor signs law banning college legacy and donor admissions

October 1, 2024 11:28 am Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Private, nonprofit colleges in California will be banned from giving preference in the admissions process to applicants… Continue Reading

Mississippi justices reject latest appeal from man on death row since 1976

October 1, 2024 11:28 am Associated Press

Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied the latest appeal from a man who has been on the state’s death row… Continue Reading

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

October 1, 2024 11:24 am Associated Press

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times" and earned… Continue Reading

Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans pick new presidential electors following 2020 fake electors debacle

October 1, 2024 11:23 am Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin have selected their 2024 presidential electors. Each party's legislative caucus and… Continue Reading

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

October 1, 2024 11:17 am Associated Press

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times" and earned… Continue Reading