What to watch this weekend
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Are you ready to fall into some good content? See what we just did there? As the temperatures drop, you may…
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‘Nothing less than a miracle’: How one California woman snagged Italy’s new digital nomad visa
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — It’s the key to your very own slice of dolce vita: a visa that allows remote workers to up sticks and move to…
Continue ReadingTom Holland and Zendaya have read a ‘Spider-Man 4’ script, and the movie comes out in 2026
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The star of the “Spider-Man” franchise sounds excited about the latest sequel, even if he has notes.…
Continue ReadingStriking photographs document environmental decay on world’s largest lake
By Zoe Whitfield, CNN (CNN) — Moving from Tehran to the more northerly lakeside city of Rasht aged 13, Khashayar Javanmardi’s youth was…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Andrew Garfield debuts an unusual red carpet accessory
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Last night, British actor Andrew Garfield arrived at the London Film Festival premiere of his latest film “We Live…
Continue ReadingQuestions remain as investigation into Liam Payne’s fatal fall continues
By Alli Rosenbloom, Dan Heching and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — As the reality of Liam Payne’s death sets in, his family, friends and former…
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City ordinance update regarding e-bikes on State Street generates buzz
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— The wheels are turning on e-bike safety measures that has a lot of people talking. During Tuesday’s ordinance…
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Santa Barbara entrepreneur “yearns” for mental wellness with yarn creations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sarina Carbajal is a fiber artist who makes what she calls “emotional support animals and vegetables.” Each crochet…
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UC Santa Barbara Professor says Israel’s killing of Hamas leader will strengthen Hamas and further escalate tensions
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is raising questions regarding the future of Israel and Palestine. We…
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New free health and safety vending machine in Isla Vista aims to save lives
ISLA VISTA, Calif.—Wednesday marked progress in addressing the growing opioid epidemic. The Isla Vista Community Services District…
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Lane Farms celebrates 50 years of service in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Whether you’re a kid pumping up water, or a mom taking that perfect picture of her baby, or bracing for a hayride, for…
Continue ReadingHe served with the US Army in Iraq. Now he’s one of Asia’s top chefs and a Netflix ‘Culinary Class Wars’ judge
By Alkira Reinfrank, CNN (CNN) — From a warzone in Iraq to a Michelin-starred kitchen and a hit Netflix show, chef Sung Anh’s path to the top…
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Senior Expo draws hundreds to see services throughout Santa Barbara County
The Family Service Agency Senior Expo drew hundreds at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Many services were offered and questions were…
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Small vegetation fire in Salinas River on Tuesday originated in nearby encampment
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – The cause of a small vegetation fire in the Salinas River on Tuesday has been attributed to a nearby encampment Wednesday.…
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Former One Direction members mourn death of Liam Payne: ‘We will miss him terribly’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, formerly of pop group One Direction, said in a…
Continue ReadingLiam Payne and his fans grew up together. A look back at his life in the spotlight
Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Many One Direction fans are struggling to understand the death of the former group’s member, Liam Payne. The…
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SpaceX files federal lawsuit against California Coastal Commission’s decision to limit Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – SpaceX has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the California Coastal Commission alleging political discrimination and…
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Wounded Veterans Ride over 400 miles, from Pismo Beach to Solvang, for Project Hero
ORCUTT, Calif. — Veterans and their loved ones are riding over 400 miles, from Pismo Beach to Solvang, for Project Hero California Challenge. The…
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The Santa Barbara Zoo gets ready for Boo at the Zoo with Dr. Frogenstein
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Dr. Frogenstein is supposed to be getting ready for Boo at the Zoo in Santa Barbara. After all, he is the star of the show.…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death
By Sandra Gonzalez, Jessie Yeung, Amarachi Orie, Dan Heching, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Former One Direction band…
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