Scooter Braun says it’s time to ‘move on’ from talking about Taylor Swift’s masters
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Scooter Braun would like to change the subject. The music exec particularly would like for people to stop…
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Judge sets trial date in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs racketeering and sex trafficking case
CNN By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking…
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Good Samaritan Shelter recognizes National Homeless Day, highlighting community reduction and prevention efforts
Good Samaritan Shelter is recognizing National Homeless Day on Thursday, Oct. 10 as a way to bring awareness to the issue, as well as highlight its…
Continue ReadingJudge sets trial date in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs racketeering and sex trafficking case
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and…
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The NatureTrack Film Festival returns with 80 movies, panel discussions, and special guests
The NatureTrack Film Festival brings 80 movies, speakers and forums to Goleta. It promotes experiences with nature both locally and around the…
Continue ReadingAl Pacino says being a new dad at 84 is a ‘mini miracle’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Al Pacino is enjoying being a late-in-life dad. The legendary actor talked about being a father to a brood,…
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Emmanuel Macron says France ‘will fight hard’ to keep hit Netflix show in Paris
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — When Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris” revealed at the end of season four that its lead character was…
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Han Kang wins Nobel Prize in literature for ‘intense poetic prose’ confronting human fragility
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Han Kang, a South Korean author, for her “intense…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs spending his time in jail preparing for his case and visiting with family, source says
By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent his three weeks in jail speaking with his defense…
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors packs The New Vic
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors officially opens on Thursday Oct. 10, but on Wednesday night people packed The New Vic theatre for…
Continue ReadingXiaohongshu: How ‘China’s Instagram’ is transforming the travel industry
By Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Tucked away in a residential neighborhood in the west of Hong Kong, the Kennedy Town Playground’s…
Continue ReadingA couple walked from opposite ends of China’s Great Wall and met in the middle. Then they broke up
By Stephy Chung, CNN (CNN) — The Great Wall of China has inspired countless works of art in its more than 2,000-year history. Among the most…
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Official ballot boxes set up countywide and will be available to receive votes through Election Day
The County of Santa Barbara issued the following press release about the deployment of official ballot boxes ready to receive votes across the county…
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Santa Barbara County Supervisors working to protect senior-only mobile home parks from potential conversion to include all-ages
Santa Barbara County Supervisors are working to help protect seniors-only mobile home parks located within the county jurisdiction from being able to…
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Retired Fire Captain and first responder mental wellness pioneer Anthony “Tony” Pighetti has died
Retired Santa Barbara City Fire Captain and trailblazer of first responder mental health Anthony “Tony” Pighetti has…
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Taylor Swift donates $5 million toward relief efforts in wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift has made a significant donation toward helping those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. On…
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Santa Maria evacuates Cook Street building housing Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office due to gas leak
The City of Santa Maria’s offices for the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office were evacuated due to a gas leak…
Continue ReadingAriana Grande tells dejected ‘SNL’ cast that she doesn’t want to do ‘Wicked’ skits in hilarious promo
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande would like to get a few things straight before she returns to host “Saturday Night Live” this…
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Governor signs California Freedom to Read Act into law protecting public access and librarians
Governor Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1825, the California Freedom to Read Act, into law prohibiting the arbitrary banning of library…
Continue ReadingA$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo will co-chair a historic Met Gala
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Though often underappreciated, menswear has been undergoing a renaissance on red carpets and runways. Next year,…
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