Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours after trying to retrieve her phone
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A woman who tried to retrieve her lost phone from between boulders in Australia’s Hunter…
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Harvey Weinstein is diagnosed with cancer, source says
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone cancer, a source close to the incarcerated producer tells…
Continue ReadingSuper-thin skyscraper, just one apartment wide, planned for Dubai
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A super-narrow skyscraper, measuring no more than a single apartment across, is being planned for Dubai. The…
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Mental Health Services Act feedback forums welcome public input
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara County is hosting so-called feedback forums to discuss the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Their first…
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Wine industry harvest winding up with good yields after weather swings in the region
The 40th annual Vintners Festival took place over the weekend as the final grapes were harvested in Santa Barbara County. Winemakers say heavy…
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Hundreds celebrate life of late retired fire captain through memorial paddle out
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Tony Pighetti was a dedicated fire captain, mental health advocate, husband, and father. The vibrant Santa Barbaran left…
Continue ReadingSuki Waterhouse pranks Robert Pattinson into thinking she wants to host ‘Love is Blind’ with him
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Suki Waterhouse can add prankster to her list of superlatives. The “Daisy Jones and the Six” actress…
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Paso Robles Police warn public about scam calls impersonating officers and demanding payment
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The Paso Robles Police Department is warning the public about scammers impersonating law enforcement on phone calls and…
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Santa Barbara Symphony begins on a high note
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Symphony season is now underway. The symphony rehearsed with guest artist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas at the…
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Pianos on State hits the final note for the year
The Pianos on State art presentation has finished a three week presentation in Santa Barbara. It took place for three…
Continue ReadingJenna Fischer reveals one of the first people she called after her cancer diagnosis
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jenna Fischer is opening up more about her breast cancer journey. “The Office” star talked exclusively…
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Brush clearing and fire prevention is a top priority at the Douglas Family Preserve
39 projects are set as part of a brush clearing and fire prevention project at the Douglas Family Preserve. Crews will be busy through…
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Community Environmental Council prepares for ‘Living with Fire Summit’ in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Community Environmental Council and UCSB’s California NanoSystems Institute are hosting the Living with Fire Summit in…
Continue ReadingJelly Roll says he’s quitting ‘most toxic’ X
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Twitter may now be X, but it’s keeping up the tradition of prompting celebrities to announce they are…
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Prices at artisan pop-up store not rising this holiday season in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – If you’re looking to save money during the holiday season, there’s one store that’s attracting customers ahead of the…
Continue ReadingAsheville’s Biltmore Estate is reopening soon
By Marnie Hunter, CNN (CNN) — The historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, plans to welcome guests again starting on November 2,…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Zendaya pays tribute to Cher in shimmering vintage gown
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Zendaya and Cher, two fashion luminaries known to the world only by their first name, added another parallel to…
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‘It was a good choice: This US couple say their living costs dropped by nearly $3,000 a month when they moved to Italy
Silvia Marchetti, CNN (CNN) — As they celebrated the milestone of their 50th wedding anniversary in Venice, Italy, in June 2023, Tony…
Continue ReadingStars shine at Academy Museum gala
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The annual gala for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures raised both money and the profiles of the many…
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Uptick in coyote sightings has Goleta residents taking extra precautions with kids and pets
GOLETA, Calif. — Coyote sightings are not uncommon, whether it’s Los Angeles, New York, or Santa Barbara County. In an anonymous Edhat post, one…
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