Lawsuit says Google discriminates against Black workers
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer A former Google employee sued the tech giant saying it engages in a “pattern and practice” of racial…
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Russia court bans Facebook, Instagram on ‘extremism’ charges
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has banned Facebook and Instagram for what it deemed extremist activity in a case against their parent company, Meta.…
Continue ReadingSpaceX will now launch satellites for top space broadband competitor, OneWeb
By Jackie Wattles and Jennifer Korn, CNN SpaceX has a new deal to launch internet-beaming satellites for its chief competitor in the satellite…
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Bucket Brigade organizes two-day Alisal Fire Assistance Project
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Bucket Brigade is putting out a call for all hands on deck. Volunteers are needed this weekend to help with the…
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Friendship Missionary Baptist Church brings back ‘Dinner on the Ground’ fellowship tradition
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A treasured, Sunday tradition is making a comeback this weekend on the Eastside in Santa Barbara. “We got some good, deep…
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PayPal enables customers to send money to Ukrainians
By KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — PayPal says that its users will now be able to send money to Ukrainians, both in the war-ravaged…
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Funk Zone’s Silo 118 comes alive with Larry Vigon’s ginormous” projected paintings
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Silo 118 on Gray Street in the Funk Zone is hosting the debut of Larry Vigon, a highly talented, international artist, who…
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Skin Deep owners rally community support for Ukrainian-born employee and fundraiser
Skin Deep, a go-to spot in Santa Barbara for unique gifts, jewelry, beauty products and much more, is also a community hub of support during times of…
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Hacked US companies to face new reporting requirements
The new rules approved by Congress are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration and Congress to shore up the nation’s cyberdefenses…
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Ways to avoid cyber attacks
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Director of the California Cybersecurity Institute at Cal Poly appeared live on NewsChannel 12 Thursday to discuss ways…
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Global Studies expert on Putin’s struggle to rebuild the USSR
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – UC Santa Barbara Professor Mark Juergensmeyer may have semi-retired from teaching Sociology, Global Studies and Religious…
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David Attias denied restoration of sanity and release from supervised program
Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Thomas Adams has denied David Attias’s request for more freedom.…
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Apple’s new budget iPhone will be faster and more expensive
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that’s…
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AP sources: Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrency
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency…
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Direct Relief’s shipment of critical medical supplies arrives in Ukraine
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Staff and volunteers with Santa Barbara-based Direct Relief are busy packing a new shipment of medical supplies that is…
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Kristen Stewart wows fans at SBIFF American Riviera Award event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The crowd went, well, fanatic as actress Kristin Stewart arrived at the Arlington Theatre Friday night for the Santa Barbara…
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Visa lowers merchant credit fees for small businesses
NEW YORK (AP) — Visa says it will lower its credit card “swipe” fees for online and in-store transactions by 10% for small businesses starting…
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Kenneth Branagh, Paul Thomas Anderson honored with SBIFF Outstanding Directors of the Year Award
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – COVID-19 had a loose grip on Thursday night’s film festival event, specifically on the red carpet. “Jane Campion and Steven…
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Cox to provide free long-distance calling to Ukraine, Hungary, Romania, among other countries amid Ukraine crisis
Cox Communications on Thursday announced that it will provide all Cox Voice customers with free long-distance calling to various countries near…
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SBIFF Opening Night balances British comedy with solidarity for Ukraine
SANTA BARBARA Calif. – Wednesday’s Opening Night of the 37th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) brought throngs of people out…
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