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Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
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By Lauren Kent, Christopher Lamb, Rob Picheta, Christian Edwards and Kara Fox, CNN
Rome (CNN) — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has… Continue Reading
Gauchos drop last second heartbreaker to Fullerton
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UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). -The UC Santa Barbara Women's Basketball team tipped off 2026 with a home showdown versus Cal State Fullerton today,… Continue Reading
Cal Poly starts 2026 with a Big West upset over UC San Diego
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT). - Sophomore Hamad Mousa finished with a game high 26 points Thursday evening and fellow guard Peter Bandelj produced… Continue Reading
Suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado leaves woman dead
By Karina Tsui, CNN
(CNN) — A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare… Continue Reading
Wild Win: Cal Poly’s “Jungle Jumpstart” Scores Rose Parade’s Top Honor
PASADENA, Calif.—Nineteen marching bands, 17 equestrian teams, and 39 floral floats marched along the 5 and a half mile route on Colorado… Continue Reading
In India, door deliveries can come in under 10 minutes. But many drivers are fed up
By Esha Mitra, Rhea Mogul and Ayushi Shah, CNN
New Delhi and Mumbai (CNN) — Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India went on… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Runs Into the New Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Runners are kicking off the new year with a long-standing Santa Barbara tradition along the waterfront.
Hundreds of… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Locals Turn Out for New Year’s Day Dining
SANTA BARBARA, Calif, (KEYT) - After ringing in the new year, many Santa Barbara locals are heading out to eat close to home.
Cafés and… Continue Reading
Showers Friday, weekend rain
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - It will be mostly dry Friday with a few light showers passing through.
More rain arrives overnight into Saturday… Continue Reading
Valle de Coachella inicia el año con lluvias e inundaciones, vÃas principales de Mecca entre las más afectadas
Juan Montesló
MECCA, Calif. (KUNA) - Llegan lluvias al Valle de Coachella en vísperas de año nuevo provocando inundaciones en… Continue Reading
Falcon 9 launch of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed mission scheduled for Friday evening
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (KEYT) – A Falcon 9 launch of the Italian Space Agency's COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission is scheduled from… Continue Reading
107% tariffs on Italian pasta no longer set to take effect
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN
(CNN) — The United States Commerce Department is poised to significantly reduce the tariffs set to take effect on… Continue Reading
Rain or Shine – Wet New Year’s Eve Party Plans Go On
The Harbor Restaurant ball drop is taking place to end 2025. It will be part of an evening of… Continue Reading
What we know about a Minneapolis day care center that was highlighted in video about alleged fraud
By Andy Rose, CNN
(CNN) — It may now be the most famous – or infamous – sign in the country. Posted above a door on Nicollet Avenue in… Continue Reading
Cottage Hospital Announces First Birth of the Year
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Jessica and Laurence welcomed Isla, their first, and the first baby born this year at Cottage Hospital early Thursday… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip Makes a Splashy Comeback
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara’s Polar Dip is set to go on as planned, despite rain in the forecast. According to organizer, Hugh Margerum,… Continue Reading
Buellton Announces New Community Arts Efforts For The New Year
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) - With the arrival of 2026, Buellton isn’t hesitating with its sense of forward motion into the year ahead.
The city is… Continue Reading