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Locals question details in Santa Barbara County’s senior mobile home park overlay

August 27, 2025 2:21 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Some local residents are pushing for stricter rent control for senior mobile home parks in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading

Recovery Plan Fails, Crashed Boat Breaks Up on a Montecito Beach

August 26, 2025 11:30 am John Palminteri

A crashed sailboat of Butterfly Beach in Montecito could have a second chance with a recovery effort. The owner says a tow boat will help to get it… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach Fall 2025 Events: Corgi Beach Day, 79th Clam Festival, Sand Art & More

August 27, 2025 10:21 am Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s just about that time of year to look forward to fall events, and Pismo Beach has many notable ones on the… Continue Reading

Community supports local cancer patients during annual Day of Hope fundraiser

August 27, 2025 11:27 am Dave Alley

The 12th Annual Day of Hope fundraiser is being held today across the Santa Maria Valley and Five Cities… Continue Reading

Jet Bridge at Santa Barbara Airport Collapses During Maintenance, Injuring Two Employees

August 26, 2025 10:39 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A jet bridge that was out of service collapsed at the Santa Barbara Airport during maintenance Tuesday morning, resulting in… Continue Reading

Investigators Unravel Organized Crime Ring at Home Depot Stores in Several Southern Counties

August 26, 2025 5:52 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — In a press conference Tuesday morning, officials detailed the crime ring unraveled by “Operation Killswitch.” “This… Continue Reading

Emil Wakim attends "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" on February 16 at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. Emil Wakim revealed via Instagram that he will not be returning to the NBC sketch comedy show after the summer break

Emil Wakim reveals he won’t be returning to ‘Saturday Night Live’

August 27, 2025 10:04 am CNN Newsource

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of Season 51 of “Saturday Night Live,” another cast member has announced his departure.Emil Wakim revealed… Continue Reading

In under three hours, China’s bullet trains whisk travelers back 1,200 years in time

August 27, 2025 5:35 am CNN Newsource

By Tracy You, CNN (CNN) — Visiting Shanghai is an exhilarating experience.This financial hub of 25 million was seemingly made for… Continue Reading

How Taylor Swift’s lucky number factored into her engagement

August 27, 2025 3:49 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — For some people, the number 13 is considered unlucky and they try to avoid it. But those people aren’t… Continue Reading

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s future father-in-law, we know exactly when she got engaged

August 27, 2025 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thank you Ed Kelce for your willingness to share.The father of football star Travis Kelce spilled the… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Artists Invited to Transform Empty Storefronts Into Public Art

August 26, 2025 11:21 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - As you stroll through downtown Santa Barbara, you might spot rows of empty storefront windows. "It’s pretty empty ... if… Continue Reading

After the big engagement reveal, Swifties are hoping for a royal-style wedding

August 26, 2025 4:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — By bringing together two of America’s biggest loves – music and sports – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce… Continue Reading

Stunning highly commended images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

August 26, 2025 4:02 pm CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame… Continue Reading

Community urged to support local cancer patients during Day of Hope fundraiser

August 26, 2025 12:12 pm Dave Alley

This year's two Day of Hope ambassadors are urging the Central Coast community to help support local cancer patients during this week's… Continue Reading

Home Caregivers Advocate for Fair Wages at Santa Barbara County Board Meeting

August 26, 2025 12:21 pm Jarrod Zinn

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Workers with In-Home Supportive Services, or I.H.S.S., attended the Santa Barbara county board of supervisors’ meeting in Santa… Continue Reading

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are pictured together after the AFC Championship game in 2024. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship is going from “so high school” to officially engaged.

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s future father-in-law, we know exactly when she got engaged

August 26, 2025 11:03 am CNN

CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thank you Ed Kelce for your willingness to share.The father of football star Travis Kelce spilled… Continue Reading

Metrolink Train Service from Ventura County to Santa Barbara and Goleta Delayed to 2026

August 25, 2025 5:33 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. — The plan to offer a morning Metrolink train northbound and an afternoon return trip southbound on the… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Gets Spruced Up Just In Time For New Community Members

August 25, 2025 8:09 pm Tracy Lehr

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Isla Vista Community Services District Board President Spencer Brandt said visitors and students may notice Isla Vista looking… Continue Reading

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

August 26, 2025 10:14 am CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship is going from “so high school” to officially… Continue Reading

During a recent episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast

David Spade is probably not going to sign your Funko Pop if you follow him home

August 26, 2025 9:36 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Spade has no issue with fans, but professional autograph hunters may want to beware.During a… Continue Reading