Local Santa Barbara church celebrates la Virgen de Guadalupe in early morning
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – December 12th is a day of great significance for the Hispanic and Catholic communities worldwide. It’s the Feast Day of Our…
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‘Vanderpump Rules’ star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Reality TV star James Kennedy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence, according to…
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House approves language about noise mitigation of space launches in next year’s defense spending bill
WASHINGTON D.C.– For the first time, the noise from spaceport launches has been included in federal legislation. A report accompanying this fiscal…
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Polar Dip cancels New Year’s Day plunge over permitting hurdles
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – When Julie De Angelis and Hugh Margerum saw polar plunges taking place around the globe they decided to start a Polar Dip…
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Elton John believes legalizing marijuana ‘is one of the greatest mistakes of all time’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Elton John is not holding his tongue when it comes to legalized marijuana. In an interview with Time…
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The Unity Telethon raises community donations for those in need in its 38th year
The Unity Shoppe telethon Friday will raise funds to help those in need in the community. It’s the 38th…
Continue ReadingUnited, Apple rolling out new way to track lost luggage with AirTags
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple…
Continue ReadingSelena Gomez is engaged to record producer Benny Blanco
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actress Selena Gomez is engaged to record producer and songwriter…
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Miracle on 34th Street star Van Riker marks a milestone this holiday season
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – Van Riker is thrilled to play Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria. In the first act…
Continue ReadingA 75-hour luxury train ride through the heart of Australia’s outback
By Jon Jensen, CNN Alice Springs, Australia (CNN) — The Australian outback is one of the wildest places on Earth. A vast void of deserts and…
Continue ReadingSweat-soaked nightgowns and corsets: ‘Nosferatu’s not-so-subtle art of sartorial seduction
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — “I feel you like a serpent crawling inside my body,” whimpers Ellen, played by Lily-Rose Depp — the tortured…
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Michelle Buteau really hopes to meet Lenny Kravitz, and has a cute message for him if she doesn’t
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Comedian and “Babes” star Michelle Buteau is still reveling in the fact that rockstar Lenny Kravitz follows…
Continue Reading‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner says he has bone marrow cancer
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Gerry Turner, star of the inaugural season of ABC’s senior dating show “The Golden Bachelor,” says he…
Continue ReadingDavid Letterman at 77 says retirement is both ‘a myth’ and ‘nonsense’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Letterman is no longer a late night talk show host, but he’s definitely not ready to stop working.…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez’s ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ reboot to premiere at Sundance: See the full festival lineup
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez’s highly anticipated “Kiss of the Spider Woman” remake is set to premiere at the 2025…
Continue ReadingSorry, ‘Real Housewives.’ Gen Z is all about Mormon wives
By Alicia Park, CNN (CNN) — 27-year-old Sydney Nowak was surprised to see dirty sodas – a non-alcoholic beverage that has gained popularity…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors deny all appeals to Miramar mixed-use project in Montecito
MONTECITO, Calif. – After a lengthy hearing, Santa Barbara County Supervisors voted unanimously to deny all of the appeals of the Miramar’s…
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Chinese national and lawful permanent resident Yinpiao Zhou arrested for allegedly flying modified drone over Vandenberg and taking aerial photos
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A 39-year-old Chinese citizen and lawful permanent resident in the Brentwood area of the Bay Area, Yinpiao Zhou, was arrested…
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Santa Maria students visit Altrusa-fest’s magical Christmas tree fundraiser
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria students visited a magical Christmas tree display today. Altrusa of Golden Valley’s Holiday Forest is on display at…
Continue ReadingJim Carrey is back with ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ and quips that he needs the money
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jim Carrey has said in the past he was probably done with the “Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise, but now…
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