There’s only one Michelin-starred ice cream shop in the world. And it’s in Taiwan
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN (CNN) — Taiwan’s growth as a fine dining destination shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the island’s…
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Thousands participate in the 2024 Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – People from all over the country participated in the Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K Sunday morning. More than 5…
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EXCLUSIVE: UC Santa Barbara history Professor Rudolph “Butch” Ware and Dr. Jill Stein appeal to voters disillusioned with Trump and Harris
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The optics of the Green Party campaign are unlike any other— with Presidential candidate Doctor Jill Stein partnering…
Continue ReadingBeyoncé pays perfect homage to Pamela Anderson with ‘Beywatch’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Call the lifeguards at Malibu Beach because Beyoncé has arrived for her “Beywatch.” Beyoncé on Tuesday…
Continue Reading‘The saddest thing I’ve seen in Italy’: Tiny Trevi Fountain stand-in pool draws scorn
By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in…
Continue Reading7 binge-worthy YouTube series that are worth spending hours watching
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It’s been a busy week and you finally have some time to yourself. The plan is to mindlessly scroll through…
Continue ReadingRare letter signed by Founding Fathers expected to fetch $1 million at auction
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A rare letter signed by three of the Founding Fathers of the United States is going on sale, and is expected to fetch…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s brother steps in to help fan getting kicked out of her concert by security
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Fans are like family to Taylor Swift, and a member of her actual family recently stepped up for one of…
Continue ReadingBarry Keoghan hits back at online trolls over ‘disgusting’ parenting comments
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Irish actor Barry Keoghan has hit back at “disgusting” online trolls who comment on his parenting, saying they…
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‘Too much grief and no joy’: This couple plans to return to the US after their dream life in France became a ‘nightmare’
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN (CNN) — They moved to France from San Francisco in October 2023, but just over 12 months later, Joanna…
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Turkey Drive: Good Samaritan’s ‘Hope Village’ housing community helping reduce homelessness in Santa Maria
The new Hope Village homeless housing community in Santa Maria is proving to be a success after opening earlier this…
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National Semiconductor Technology Center to be established in Sunnyvale, California
WASHINGTON D.C.– On Friday, the Department of Commerce announced that the official headquarters of the National Semiconductor Technology Center, a…
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Landmark Agreement connects Goleta Residents to Santa Barbara through a new Bike Path
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – For decades local residents have asked for a safer and more accessible way to walk, bike, stroll, and roll between…
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Family Searches for Missing Central Coast Teenager
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The family of Ryder Charles Marcus is reaching out to the public to help locate the missing teen. The 17-year-old is…
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Appeal window closes for $70 million award in class action lawsuit brought by private owners over 2015 Refugio Oil Spill
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A $70 million settlement, originally filed against Plains All American and brought on behalf of private landowners…
Continue ReadingBen Affleck had this to say about his ex, Jennifer Lopez
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may be going through a divorce, but it sounds like things are amicable.…
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Rare owl rescued from sea near Goleta Pier
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The press release below comes from the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: On the morning of October 6, 2024, a crew boat…
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Cans of ‘fresh air’ from Lake Como on sale to tourists in Italy
By Issy Ronald and Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — For tourists returning from vacation, a camera roll full of photos and a suitcase bursting…
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Kim Kardashian gives Princess Diana’s famed crucifix necklace its first public outing
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Kim Kardashian is no stranger to wearing fashion history. In recent years she’s donned pieces belonging to Marilyn…
Continue ReadingChris Martin falls into hole in stage during Coldplay gig in Australia
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Coldplay front man Chris Martin took a dramatic tumble during a show in Australia before emerging apparently unhurt…
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