Israel says it is carrying out ‘extensive strikes’ in Gaza
By Helen Regan, Abeer Salman and Lauren Iszo, CNN (CNN) — Israel says it is conducting “extensive strikes” against Hamas in Gaza, throwing…
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Amtrak has Central Coast travel deals in place for late Winter, early Spring travelers
The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is offering a midweek discount. It covers 29 stations from San Luis Obispo to San…
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Dry and warmer Tuesday, sunny this week
Light showers on St. Patrick’s Day will dry out by Monday evening and into Tuesday as temperatures rebound. Strong winds follow the cold front that…
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Why 35 New Ambulances Are Sitting Idle in Santa Barbara County — And What Happens Next
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara County taxpayers are footing the bill for dozens of brand-new ambulances that have yet to be put into…
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St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles lucky boost to business in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—From Irish dancing at Dargan’s to musicians pulling out the bagpipes at M.Special brewery local businesses are…
Continue ReadingBritain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis next month
By Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Pope Francis…
Continue ReadingHarvard announces it will go tuition-free for students from families making $200,000 or less
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — Harvard undergraduate tuition will be free for students from families making $200,000 or less, starting…
Continue ReadingMexico arrests alleged MS-13 leader on FBI’s most wanted list
By Daniela Patiño and Marlon Sorto, CNN en Español (CNN) — Mexican authorities say they have arrested Francisco Javier Román-Bardales, an…
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“Musk or Us” Town Hall to be held in Ventura
VENTURA, Calif.-A town hall entitled “Musk or Us: Ventura County with Rep. Salud Carbajal is taking place on St. Patrick Day. Registration for the…
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Former substitute teacher Gregory Allen Kornman of Nipomo arrested for possession of child pornography
NIPOMO, Calif. – On Thursday, former substitute teacher 54-year-old Gregory Allen Kornman of Nipomo was arrested for possession of child…
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Fire crews tend to structure fire on Creston Ridge Lane in Paso Robles Tuesday
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Fire crews from Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero and Atascadero State Hospital helped CAL Fire SLO with a structure fire…
Continue ReadingOcean worries, turmoil at the IRS, how to spot medical myths: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingTexas woman arrested for providing ‘illegal abortions,’ Texas attorney general says
By Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — A Houston-area woman was recently arrested and is facing charges “for providing illegal abortions,” the…
Continue ReadingAuthorities confiscate passport of man who last saw missing student Sudiksha Konanki
CNN By Jessica Hasbun and Chris Boyette, CNN Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (CNN) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have confiscated the…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison was notorious long before the Trump administration’s recent decision to deport…
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What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members
CNN By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — El Salvador’s Cecot mega-prison was notorious long before the Trump administration’s recent decision to…
Continue ReadingHistory-making Blue Ghost lunar lander sends one last message from the moon
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based company that conducted a pristine moon landing with its Blue Ghost spacecraft…
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A rise in marine mammal deaths linked to domoic acid in the waters off some areas of Southern California
Deceased common dolphins are being reported along the Central Coast. The deaths may be linked to a domoic acid outbreak in the…
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Carpinteria Cannabis Odor Sparks Complaints, Santa Barbara County Supervisors Consider Solutions
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County officials are considering a mandate requiring cannabis greenhouse growers to install advanced…
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Santa Barbara Public Library in full swing since Reopening early six months ago
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public library almost six months ago, the local library is in full swing with…
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