Glen Powell responds to producer’s comparison of him to Ryan Gosling in the most hilarious way
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Glen Powell is giving credit where credit is due. The “Twisters” actor on Tuesday responded to a report…
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Halsey channels Britney Spears and other female music icons in new album trailer
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Halsey is wondering if everything would’ve been different had their musical debut come in a different decade.…
Continue ReadingLizzo is taking a break and living her best life
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lizzo is taking some time for herself and it shows. The Grammy-winning singer posted on social media…
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Friendship Center hires new dementia specialist to help caregivers for free in Montecito
The Friendship Center of Montecito just hired a new dementia specialist to help caregivers in the…
Continue ReadingLook of the Week: Naomi Osaka’s subversive US Open walk-on look reclaims girl power
By Leah Dolan, CNN (CNN) — For her highly-anticipated return to the US Open today, Naomi Osaka is hoping to evoke a touch of magic. The…
Continue ReadingThe ghost town that has stood empty for more than a century
By Barry Neild, CNN Kayaköy, Turkey (CNN) — There’s a large and very dignified school in Kayaköy. There are narrow streets, lined with…
Continue Reading‘Too good to be true’: Travelers score cheap first-class flights from Australia to US due to Qantas glitch
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — For a short period last Thursday, first-class round-trip airline tickets from Australia to the US that normally cost…
Continue ReadingBritish rock band Oasis announce a comeback in reunion tour in 2025
By Zahid Mahmood, Catherine Nicholls and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — British rock band Oasis have announced a comeback in a reunion tour in…
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Carpinteria Skatepark turns one
CARPINTERIA, Calif.-The Carpinteria Skatepark turned one on Monday. Carpinteria Skatepark Foundation co-founder Peter Bonning served up quesadillas…
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Mariah Carey mourns the deaths of her mom and sister, who died ‘on the same day’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Mariah Carey is grieving the recent deaths of her mother and sister, who the singer says died “on the same…
Continue Reading Governor Newsom signs Assemblymember Hart’s juror mental health bill into law Monday
On Monday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2985 into law and now, mental health information will be provided to jurors after criminal trials for…
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Santa Barbara Charter School addresses how they are handling the controversy with the teacher arrested for secretly recording children
A couple weeks ago we spoke with the attorney representing the parents of one of the secretly filmed children at Santa Barbara Charter School…
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California Legislature approves right-to-repair bill for powered wheelchair users Monday
On Monday, both chambers of the California Legislature approved SB 1384, a bill to allow wheelchair users expanded opportunity to repair their…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit from Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking to toss out a civil lawsuit from Rodney Jones — a producer known as…
Continue ReadingBruce Springsteen says he has no plans to retire from touring anytime soon
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen may be “born to run” but he won’t be running into retirement anytime soon. The rock…
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Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table holds first weekly awards luncheon of new school year
The Northern Santa Barbara County Athletic Round Table held its first weekly awards luncheon of the new 2024-25 school year on Monday…
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Donald Duck joins ranks of top ‘Hot Ones’ guests
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Donald Duck was probably dreaming of a nice, refreshing pond to paddle in after appearing on the First We…
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New school year for Santa Barbara City College gives students multiple routes to four-year schools and jobs
Santa Barbara City College starts the new school year with thousands of students in person and remote. Some are also on a dual path and are still in…
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Two men indicted for allegedly damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead
By Marnie Hunter and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Two Henderson, Nevada, men have been indicted and are set to face trial for allegedly…
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Construction ‘scares off customers’ at Las Aves business complex in Santa Barbara
Tenants at Las Aves business complex in Santa Barbara are faced with major construction on…
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