“Barbie” boosts businesses in Santa Barbara
Recently released “Barbie” has surpassed $200 million dollars at the U.S. Box Office and is on the path to make $500 million…
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One805 helping firefighters receive mental health service in Santa Barbara County
One805, a local nonprofit, is helping firefighters receive mental health services by connecting them to 24-hour professional wellness…
Continue ReadingPeople with dwarfism aren’t happy about Hugh Grant’s upcoming Oompa-Loompa role
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Some people with dwarfism have criticized the casting of British actor Hugh Grant in the role of an Oompa-Loompa…
Continue ReadingDemi Lovato reveals hearing and vision loss following 2018 overdose
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Demi Lovato doesn’t have many regrets but she does, unfortunately, have some physical issues following…
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Santa Barbara to King Harbor race brings the top yachts to our coastal waters for Friday’s event
The Santa Barbara to King Harbor yacht race celebrates 50 years this week. More than 80 vessels are expected in the…
Continue ReadingNorwegian woman and Nepali guide set record for summit of 14 ‘super peaks’
By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A Norwegian woman and a Nepali man smashed the record on Thursday for the fastest summit of all 14 of the…
Continue Reading‘Twisted Metal’ milks the PlayStation game to offer up a vehicle for Anthony Mackie
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — With 2023 having already produced one great post-apocalyptic series based on a video game (a.k.a. “The…
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Kylie Jenner reveals her son Aire’s name is animal-themed
By Marianne Garvey (CNN) — Kylie Jenner nixed Wolf as her son’s name, but kept an animal theme. Jenner changed her son’s name to Aire after…
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Sinéad O’Connor paid dearly for criticizing the Catholic church. History proved her right
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Following the announcement of Sinéad O’Connor’s death aged 56 Wednesday, her life and music with all their…
Continue ReadingTravis Kelce fumbled trying to get Taylor Swift his phone number
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce made a play for Taylor Swift, but failed to score. The Kansas City Chiefs’ player shared on…
Continue ReadingTravis Scott’s Giza Pyramids concert canceled
By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Travis Scott’s concert at the Giza Pyramids was officially canceled two days before it was set to be held due…
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San Francisco was too expensive so they moved to Spain and bought a beautiful house for $50,000. Here’s how they did it
By Inka Piegsa-Quischotte, CNN (CNN) — When John Flores and Michael Leitz were looking for a home in which to spend the next stage of their…
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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor’s death not suspicious, police say
By Catherine Nicholls, Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The death of Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor is not being treated…
Continue ReadingTupac Shakur’s self-designed ring fetches over $1 million at auction
By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Late rapper Tupac Shakur’s gold, ruby and diamond crown ring fetched more than $1 million on Tuesday, becoming…
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Dog Days of Summer not necessarily pet friendly
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Astronomers have said “The Dog Days of Summer” refer to the hottest days in late July and early August when Sirius known as the…
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First male Spirit of Fiesta ready for Old Spanish Days
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Behind the doors of the Maria Bermudez Flamenco Performing Arts Studio Jack Hardwood practices for this year’s Fiesta Pequena.…
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Exhibit entries arrive in preparation for Ventura County Fair
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-The Ventura County Fair is a week away. Volunteers spent the day accepting entries that had been preregistered through an…
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Local hospital ranks top 15% in the nation
Securing the highest possible rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura cell-ebrates…
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Caitriona Balfe, Michael Stipe and more pay tribute to Sinéad O’Connor
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — On Wednesday, as the news of Sinéad O’Connor’s death broke, many celebrities took to social media to…
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Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ and more, dead at 56, Irish media says
CNN By Lisa Respers France, Amy Cassidy and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor, who became as well known for her…
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