Ceylon International Film Festival holds opening night at Direct Relief
GOLETA, Calif.-The 3rd Ceylon International Film Festival held its opening night celebration at Direct Relief’s headquarters in Goleta. During the…
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Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton are apparently distant relatives
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Dolly Parton has learned her special connection with goddaughter Miley Cyrus is even deeper than she originally…
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Interest rate drop to impact housing market in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Realtors aren’t exactly seeing eye to eye when it comes to what type of market we’re in. Some argue that it’s a…
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Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base scheduled Tuesday evening
A Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. 24…
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Color the World features local artwork up for auction ahead of Storyteller’s big Friday gala
Color the World is a collaborative display of artwork up for auction by local artists. Proceeds will benefit Storyteller Children’s Center in Santa…
Continue Reading‘Friends’-themed game show celebrating 30th anniversary of beloved sitcom is coming to Max
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — A new game show looking for the Ultimate “Friends” fan is coming to Max in honor the beloved NBC sitcom’s…
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Santa Maria mayor, city council candidates to take part in upcoming public forums
The public will have an opportunity to hear directly from Santa Maria political candidates during a pair of upcoming…
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Thousands of students contacted to update their voter registration as they arrive at UC Santa Barbara
UCSB students are getting election registration materials this week as they start their school year. Thousands will be contacted in the outreach…
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L.E.A.P. seeking diaper supplies for families in need across Santa Barbara County
A local nonprofit in Santa Barbara is calling the community to help donate diapers for families in need across Santa Barbara…
Continue ReadingErik Menendez says Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ is full of ‘blatant lies’
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Erik Menendez is slamming the “dishonest portrayal” of his life in Netflix’s “Monsters: The Lyle…
Continue ReadingEric Stonestreet says ‘it felt a little hurtful’ when a Mitch and Cam ‘Modern Family’ spinoff was rejected
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The world may never know about Cameron and Mitch’s life after “Modern Family. The man who played…
Continue ReadingJamie Foxx looked like a proud father as he walked his daughter Corrine down the aisle
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Jamie Foxx recently stepped into a new role as father of the bride. The Oscar-winning actor walked his…
Continue ReadingUS to return a trove of nearly 300 history-spanning antiquities to India
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The US is returning 297 history-spanning antiquities stolen or smuggled from India, many dating back centuries.…
Continue ReadingABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus marries for third time, with ‘Bake Off’ star Sandi Toksvig officiating
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus has tied the knot for the third time, marrying his partner Christina Sas on Saturday…
Continue ReadingCathay Pacific bans couple after seat-reclining spat
By Jack Guy and Joyce Jiang, CNN (CNN) — Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has banned two passengers from its flights after an argument…
Continue ReadingThe gigantic dunes rising up out of the world’s oldest desert
By Joe Yogerst, CNN (CNN) — For those who find themselves awed by arid landscapes, there’s no place like Africa. The continent boasts nine…
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MicroAid International rebuilds homes for disaster survivors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The founder of MicroAid International appreciates support from people along the coast. MicroAid International has been…
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Planned Parenthood Book Sale sells thousands of books during 50th anniversary event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The final day of the 50th Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale turned out to be one of the busiest. The annual 10 day…
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Postcard Party volunteers write to voters in swing states
GOLETA, Calif.-Postcard parties are being held to remind people to vote. A postcard party took place at Draftsmen Aleworks in Goleta on Sunday…
Continue ReadingPesto the baby penguin is already taller than his parents. Now he’s a social media star
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — He’s a “walking feathery poop machine.” And he’s also a celebrity. Meet Pesto the king penguin. At just…
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