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California passes legislation banning invasive genus of ocean algae

July 31, 2023 6:22 pm Andrew Gillies

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 655 into law on Thursday, Jul. 27, enacting a state-wide ban on the invasive Caulerpa genus of…

Shuttle schedule released for Friday Fiesta Parade

August 1, 2023 1:18 pm Avery Elowitt

As the Santa Barbara Fiesta Historical Parade approaches, both Santa Barbara Trolley and Rockstar Trolley offer free shuttle services for the event.…

Face paint, tacos, and trapeze: local company partners with the Teddy Bear Foundation

August 8, 2023 11:39 am Avery Elowitt

The Santa Barbara Trapeze Company partnered with the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation on Saturday for a free community event.…

Angus Cloud, ‘Euphoria’ star, dead at 25

July 31, 2023 2:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Angus Cloud, a rising actor best known for his role in the HBO drama “Euphoria,” has died, his family…

Paul Reubens stars in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."

Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70

July 31, 2023 2:29 pm CNN

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist…

A gondola packed with tourists goes under the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal in Venice.

UNESCO recommends putting Venice on its heritage danger list

July 31, 2023 1:09 pm CNN Newsource

By Jessie Gretener and Sharon Brathwaite, CNN London (CNN) — UNESCO has recommended that one of the most popular and fragile tourist…

Donation to Orcutt senior center pushes long-planned project for new facility forward

July 31, 2023 11:58 am Dave Alley

A donation given Monday morning is aiming to help push forward the long-planned project to build a new OASIS Senior Center in…

Santa Barbara eateries prep for Old Spanish Days Festivities with delectable cuisine

July 31, 2023 11:59 am Mina Wahab

We’ll be speaking to a variety of restaurants on how they’re prepping for Fiesta, and will be giving you the sneak peek on unique and authentic…

Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70

July 31, 2023 11:51 am CNN

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist…

Cardi B is pictured here in Paris at the Fendi runway show in July.

Concertgoer files police report after Cardi B’s Las Vegas show

July 31, 2023 11:35 am CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A concertgoer has filed a report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)…

Lompoc Parks and Recreation looks for new swim instructors

July 31, 2023 10:55 am Keith Carls

Lompoc Parks and Recreation is holding swim instructor training in August at the Lompoc Aquatic…

MrBeast’s Kris Tyson says she’s ‘so much happier’ after six months of hormone replacement therapy

July 31, 2023 10:24 am CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Kris Tyson, a co-host of the massively popular MrBeast YouTube channel, is beaming in a new selfie taken after…

20 artists celebrating Old Spanish Days Fiesta in new horse exhibit

July 31, 2023 8:53 am Patricia Martellotti

Local artist Colette Cosentino is commemorating Old Spanish Days Fiesta by gathering several other artists for a major exhibition this…

Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70

July 31, 2023 10:07 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist…

Lizzo performs onstage during Global Citizen Live

Lizzo’s ‘Pink (Bad Day)’ is the wake-up song everyone can relate to

July 31, 2023 8:59 am CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Who among us hasn’t woken up with worries on our mind? Lizzo’s “Barbie” movie song “Pink” now has…

Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage at Vogue Theatre in 2020 in Vancouver

Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor

July 31, 2023 8:37 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The Foo Fighters brought out a special guest over the weekend to pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor. During…

‘This Barbie has a Nobel Prize’: Malala Yousafzai jokes husband is ‘just Ken’

July 31, 2023 8:23 am CNN Newsource

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — “She’s everything. He’s just Ken.” The tagline for the record-breaking “Barbie” movie highlights the…

‘Elemental’ was written off as a box-office flop. Then it sprouted legs

July 31, 2023 8:15 am CNN Newsource

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — When “Elemental” opened to less than $30 million in the US in mid-June, box-office analysts and reporters were…

McConaughey has launched the Greenlights Grant Initiative to help schools across the country access funding to create safer learning environments.

Matthew McConaughey has a suggestion for America’s conversation about gun safety

July 31, 2023 6:55 am CNN Newsource

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Matthew McConaughey is still fighting to make America’s school’s safer more than a year after a gunman…

Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett during her 'JAZZ & PIANO' residency at Park Theater at Park MGM in 2019 in Las Vegas.

Lady Gaga shares moving tribute to her ‘true friend’ Tony Bennett

July 31, 2023 5:53 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lady Gaga is grieving the loss of her “real true friend.” On Monday, the superstar actress and singer…