Universal Orlando announces opening date for highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park
By Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday morning that its highly anticipated new theme park, Epic Universe,…
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Questions remain as investigation into Liam Payne’s fatal fall continues
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, Dan Heching and Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — As the reality of Liam Payne’s death sets in, his family, friends and…
Continue ReadingThe secret vineyard in the middle of Paris where the wine has ‘an air of mystery’
By Caroline Baum, CNN Paris (CNN) — On a misty morning in October, winemaker Vincent Bolenor gathers his team among rows of vines heavy with…
Continue ReadingLiam Payne’s shocking death prompts outpouring of grief and questions
By Sandra Gonzalez and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — More than an hour after sundown in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, a red van backed up to a side…
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Dangerous Decorations: Fake spiderwebs threaten local wildlife in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For many, the holiday season is a time for creativity, especially during Halloween. “I love Halloween … my entire house is…
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Heart of Gold Physical Therapy to host free workshop in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 21 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A Santa Barbara cancer rehabilitation practice will host a free workshop in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Heart of…
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History highlights endangered birds
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The community enjoyed an opportunity to learn more about endangered birds at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. In…
Continue ReadingSydney Sweeney says she’s been ‘immersed in training’ for new role unlike anything she’s done before
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Sydney Sweeney is tapping into the ring as she prepares for a new film role that will stand out as compared to…
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Feedback deadline coming up for Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions
Isla Vista parking and mobility solutions are part of a new report. A draft plan is out. Feedback is sought by November…
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What we know about former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death
CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, Jessie Yeung, Amarachi Orie, Dan Heching, Elizabeth Wagmeister and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Former One Direction…
Continue ReadingLiam Payne, former One Direction member, dies after hotel balcony fall
By Dan Heching, Manuela Castro, Mauricio Torres, Alli Rosenbloom and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Liam Payne, a former member of the boyband…
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Angelina Jolie to be awarded the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 40th SBIFF
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced Wednesday that Angelina Jolie will receive the Maltin Modern Master…
Continue ReadingSomeone edited the ‘Wicked’ movie poster to look more like the musical’s version. Cynthia Erivo called it ‘deeply hurtful’
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Don’t mess with the “Wicked” witch. Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the upcoming “Wicked”…
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Future of Nipomo Senior Center uncertain due to declining membership
The future of the Nipomo Senior Center is in doubt due to a declining membership with the organization that manages the…
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Mister Softee joins in an October fundraiser for Breast Cancer care
Mister Softee in Santa Barbara is taking part in a Breast Cancer Resource Center fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds from a special dessert will be…
Continue ReadingHow a scene from ‘Scrubs’ inspired the balance of grief and humor in ‘Shrinking’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — When life gets tough, sometimes the best medicine is laughter. At least that’s what “Shrinking”…
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Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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Campers express disappointment as popular beachside Avila Beach campsites to soon close
Campers are expressing disappointment they will soon lose the ability to spend the night stays at beachside campsites located along Avila Beach Drive…
Continue ReadingPolice in France and Italy bust gang that sold bottles of fake vintage wine for $16,000 apiece
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Six people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a wine fraud ring that allegedly sold fake French wine…
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Kristen Bell reveals the salty joke snuck into ‘Frozen’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The bold never bothered Kristen Bell anyway. That’s what we discovered, thanks to a recently published…
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