Dick Van Dyke dances barefoot, sings and ruminates on life in new Coldplay music video
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — The phrase “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” has never proven more accurate than with respect to…
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Housing solutions conference focuses on collaboration and various levels of new projects
A Santa Barbara housing conference discussed short term and long term solutions. It included ways to find housing for the workforce in Santa Barbara…
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ZooLights Return to the Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Zoo is lit up merry and bright for their annual holiday ZooLights tradition. The whole family is invited…
Continue ReadingThis watch was carved from a meteorite that hit Earth a million years ago
By Oscar Holland, CNN (CNN) — In watchmaking, heritage matters. But while rival European horologists vaunt the traditions of their…
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Extremely low numbers of Western Monarch Butterflies reported this year at Ellwood Mesa
GOLETA, Calif. – The iconic Western Monarch Butterfly historically migrated in the tens of thousands to the Goleta area, but this year, the number…
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Fidelity Record Pressing finds its groove in Oxnard
OXNARD, Calif. – Listening to Joni Mitchell and other recording artists on vinyl is all in a days work at Fidelity Record Pressing. “We are just…
Continue ReadingMacaulay Culkin says his son ‘thinks he’s Kevin’ from ‘Home Alone’ and yes, it’s adorable
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Macaulay Culkin’s three-year-old son is having what sounds like an utterly adorable identity crisis.…
Continue ReadingMexico plans to impose new $42 fee on each passenger of cruise ships that dock there
By Gustavo Valdes, CNN (CNN) — Having fun in the sun south of the border could get a little more expensive next year for visitors who stop in…
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Record low number of 197 monarch butterflies counted at Pismo State Park
A record-low number of only 197 monarch butterflies were recently counted at the Pismo State Beach butterfly…
Continue ReadingPete Davidson, Jason Sudeikis and other former ‘SNL’ cast members reveal how little they got paid
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Live from New York, it’s revelations about paydays on “Saturday Night Live.” Some of the former and…
Continue ReadingAmy Adams would totally play Taylor Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Amy Adams is a Swiftie and welcomes any opportunity to be connected to Taylor Swift. That is part of the…
Continue ReadingJamie Foxx declares ‘I’m back’ in trailer for new Netflix special chronicling 2023 hospitalization
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about a health crisis he experienced last year in his upcoming…
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Boat Parade of Lights still open to participants for this Sunday at the Santa Barbara waterfront
The annual Boat Parade of Lights in Santa Barbara still has room for more vessels. The Waterfront Department says applications for boat owners are…
Continue ReadingPantone names its color of the year for 2025
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has now…
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Pantone names its color of the year for 2025
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Pantone has named an “evocative soft brown” its color of the year for 2025, continuing a tradition that has…
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Warm clothing distributed to those who are housing insecure going into the winter months
A distribution of warm clothing took place Wednesday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. It was a project through the Public Defender…
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Santa Barbara City Council Meeting highlights multiple strategies to address housing crisis
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Alex Entrekin is an attorney for a non-profit law firm that helps tenants. He says the work can be…
Continue ReadingIt’s high season in Thailand. Avoid the crowds by visiting these lesser-known destinations
By Victoria Barauna, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to holiday destinations, Thailand is one of the most popular countries in the world. It’s…
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Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors support plan to reduce Speed Limits throughout the county
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – In consideration of the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, the Board of Supervisors has supported a plan to…
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Solvang care packages go to troops in cold regions
SOLVANG, Calif. – The Christmas spirit extends beyond Julefest in the Santa Ynez valley. Solvang veterans are sending care packages to deployed…
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