This rare female painter in Edo Japan was ‘coveted’ for her exquisite ink paintings
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — In atmospheric ink paintings on silk, featuring striking portraits of women and exquisite flora and fauna, the…
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Confetti eggs at Old Spanish Days Fiesta: A tradition that will never crack
Dozens of local families are expected to sell the eggs along State Street during…
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Italian town silenced historic bell to please tourists. Locals say they can’t sleep without it
By Julia Buckley and Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — A historic Italian bell tower was recently silenced during the night, in response to protests…
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Old Spanish Days street vendors expected to increase significantly in the downtown and waterfront venues
Many of the permitted vendors in Santa Barbara will see competition for an array of street sellers with FIesta novelties this week. In the past most…
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Jason Momoa got snow for his summer birthday
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jason Momoa may be from Honolulu, Hawaii, but he was far from its balmy warmth to celebrate his 44th…
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Why this Spanish city stands apart from other Mediterranean hot spots
By Hannah Seligson, CNN (CNN) — While there might not be any truly undiscovered parts of the Mediterranean, luckily there are still places that…
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Remember when Marissa Cooper wore fake Chanel on ‘The O.C’?
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — Before Blair Waldorf wore Oscar de la Renta to her high school prom, Marissa Cooper — the sun-kissed It Girl of…
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Jamie Foxx says he ‘would’ve lost my life’ were it not for his sister
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx credits his sister with saving his life. Foxx, who in April was hospitalized after he…
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Beyoncé honors dancer stabbed to death at Brooklyn gas station while dancing to her music
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Jessica Xing and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé has paid tribute to O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old…
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Cindy Crawford recreates her iconic Pepsi ad in ‘One Margarita’ music video
CNN By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — TikTok’s song of the summer, the ecstatically explicit “One Margarita,” just got a raucous new music…
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Italy announces special tourist trains and ‘cruise’ rail routes
By Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — As the human-induced climate crisis continues, one European country is looking to make train travel not just the…
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Vermont man cited for negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams, police say
By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — A Vermont man has been cited for negligence in the June vehicle crash that killed actor Treat Williams, state…
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Beyoncé omits her usual Lizzo shout-out in ‘Break My Soul’
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Beyoncé appeared to skip over Lizzo’s name as she performed “Break My Soul (Queen’s Remix)” at a concert…
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Iconic Joshua trees burned by massive wildfire in Mojave Desert
By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A massive fire burning through the desert in California and southern Nevada has scorched tens…
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Los Ninos have a day of service with their Fiesta community outreach
Fiesta outreach includes a visit to many retirement homes and to see first responders for the Fiesta de los Ninos. The Fiesta Children. They also…
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Free Fall Prevention classes help seniors with aging process
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Carpinteria is offering free classes to its residents geared around strengthening the mind and body connection. Popular kids…
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Man who visited every country without flying has finally returned home
By Kate Springer (CNN) — On October 10, 2013, Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen left his job, girlfriend, and family behind in Denmark to embark on…
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Flamenco! Santa Barbara shines at Bellosguardo
Flamenco! Santa Barbara is an event that is separate from Old Spanish Days, but the theme does compliment…
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Santa Barbara launches Short-term Rental Enforcement Pilot Program
On Tuesday, the City of Santa Barbara started its Short-Term Rental Enforcement Pilot…
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Multi-vehicle collision on southbound Highway 101 near State Street exit
California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound side of Highway 101 just before the State Street exit on…
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