St. Vincent’s honors fundraiser co-chairs
MONTECITO, Calif.-St. Vincent's honored Claudia Lash and Pat Lupo for creating its successful fashion show and luncheon.
They received the… Continue Reading
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Honda recalls more than 300K Accords, HR-Vs over seat belt issues
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN
(CNN) — Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over faulty seat belts.In a notice filed with the National… Continue Reading
Energized shoppers break one-day holiday sales record
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN
(CNN) — Whether they jostled through brick-and-mortar stores or toggled between tabs and virtual carts, holiday… Continue Reading
Why doesn’t the US have more passenger trains?
By Samantha Delouya, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) — If your idea of train travel – fast, easy, ubiquitous, even glamorous – is from movies like… Continue Reading
Empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores are hot real estate. Here’s who’s moving in
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
New York (CNN) — When Sears, Toys “R” Us and Circuit City filed for bankruptcy in recent years, it was an… Continue Reading
Holiday shopping demand will be both on line and in person throughout the Central Coast
Holiday shopping may see the battle not in the department stores but online against in person. Shoppers are checking the deals out on the day after… Continue Reading
The tug-of-war is on between retailers wary of throw-away prices and deal-hungry Black Friday shoppers
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN
New York (CNN) — Let the shopping games begin.Deal-hunters headed to their favorite stores in person and online on… Continue Reading
The surprising history of America’s biggest holiday shopping blitz
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN
New York (CNN) — Chances are, you or someone you know is getting ready to shop on Black Friday. The informal kickoff… Continue Reading
Best Buy’s simple strategy for beating shoplifting: More workers in stores
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
New York (CNN) — Many retailers and industry lobbying groups say shoplifting is at crisis-level proportions and… Continue Reading
‘This is insane.’ Swedish workers are getting under Elon Musk’s skin
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN
London (CNN) — It has taken nearly a month, but workers striking against Tesla in Sweden have finally drawn a… Continue Reading
Billionaire Foxconn founder drops out of Taiwan’s presidential race
By Wayne Chang and Michelle Toh, CNN
Taipei/Hong Kong (CNN) — Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn, withdrew… Continue Reading
Governor’s Office issues initial generative artificial intelligence report on Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Governor's Office released a report about the emerging possibilities and potential pitfalls of generative artificial… Continue Reading
‘Moment of truth’ for oil industry: Deepen the climate crisis or help fix it
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN
London (CNN) — Oil and gas producers must confront a “pivotal” choice: continue to accelerate the climate crisis… Continue Reading
Solid state batteries promise to radically change EVs. But they may not be the only answer
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN
(CNN) — Electric cars are supposed to be the future, but they still have issues that are keeping away many car… Continue Reading
Chinese shadow bank says it has ‘huge’ debt and can’t pay its bills
By Diksha Madhok and Juliana Liu, CNN
New Delhi/Hong Kong (CNN) — A major wealth management company in China has told investors it can’t pay… Continue Reading
Jack Ma backs off on plans to sell Alibaba shares after stock plunge
By Michelle Toh, CNN
Hong Kong (CNN) — Jack Ma has put off plans to sell hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Alibaba shares after the… Continue Reading
Chicken Little and other local shops have Black Friday deals, too
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Chicken Little has decked the walls of its window displays with popular items including Santa Baby pajamas , stuffed animals… Continue Reading
Award-winning Kashmir journalist in press freedom case released after nearly two years behind bars
By Rhea Mogul, CNN
Hong Kong (CNN) — A Kashmir journalist who was arrested under India’s sedition and anti-terror laws has returned home… Continue Reading
Holiday tree arrives in Santa Barbara to kick off the season of events and celebrations
The Santa Barbara Holiday Tree has arrived in downtown on State St. It will be lit up in a ceremony Dec.… Continue Reading
City of San Luis Obispo offering rewards to incentivize shopping local this holiday season
The City of San Luis Obispo announced it will be offering rewards to incentivize people to shop local during this holiday… Continue Reading