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John Mayall dies aged 90 at California home as tributes paid to 'Godfather of British Blues'
John Mayall, the blues and rock musician who carries the title, is credited with helping launch the iconic careers of blues legends such as the late Eric Clapton through his band John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Finance Positions For Templeton CSD Open 7.23.2024
Members of the public who are interested in serving the Templeton Community Services District can now apply for its administration and finance committee. The CSD released a statement seeking interested applicants for the committee yesterday afternoon. The committee concerns itself with the district’s financial management, including the preparation of the annual budget, major expenditures, and annual audit.
Emergency Sirens Testing For Parts of SLO County This Week 7.23.2024
Today and tomorrow, county emergency officials will be running low-volume growl tests for sirens located throughout the Diablo Canyon emergency planning zone. This zone includes the Five Cities area, Avila Beach, See Canyon, Price Canyon, Baywood Park, Los Osos, the city of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. Emergency officials...
Magan Pagnini crowned as 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) kicked off its 78th year on Wednesday, July 17, with a switch-up on its normal opening ceremony. This year, instead of a ribbon cutting, fair-goers were let into the fair starting at 3:45 p.m. Then, promptly at 4 p.m., a rope was dropped, letting everyone loose in the fairgrounds to enjoy “Wide Open Spaces,” this year’s theme.
Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
"This is so sad": Elon Musk called out for "awful" anti-trans rant about his own child
Tech magnate Elon Musk, the Tesla and X CEO who frequently aligns himself with prominent conservative figures and ideals, claimed in a recent interview that his transgender daughter is "dead" after being "killed by the woke mind virus." Sitting down with far-right psychologist and media commentator Jordan Peterson, Musk spoke...
“Hollywood Mountain” Hits The Market, Expecting Offers Over $100MM
Avison Young team tapped to sell the “unicorn” 7.3-acre historic landmark property. Los Angeles, CA – Avison Young has been exclusively retained to sell an iconic private, 7.3-acre compound overlooking all of Los Angeles at 1999 N. Sycamore Avenue. Including the legendary Yamashiro restaurant and surrounding developable acreage, the one-of-a-kind landmark site is rebranded as Hollywood Mountain. The property could yield offers over $100 million.
Teacher Arrested for Voyeurism at School after Recording Students
With only 24 hours of investigation following the discovery of secret recording devices in his possession, 54-year-old Goleta resident Steven Schapansky, a teacher at Santa Barbara Charter School, was arrested on suspicion of secretly recording minors in several locations, including restrooms and locker rooms at the school. The investigation began...
Santa Barbara Funds $250K to Legal Aid for Tenants Facing Evictions
Tenants facing their landlords in court over an eviction case are often in over their heads, without the access to resources they need to take on the uphill legal battle. For these tenants, the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara is one of the few options available for legal assistance. And while the organization’s handful of attorneys is able to help hundreds of clients a year, there is a severe need for more funding to meet the demands of the community.
UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum Gifted with Kendrick Bangs Kellogg Archives
Inspired by the logic and beauty of nature, Southern California architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg designed striking structures — some of the most celebrated ever built — seeking to blend them with their natural environments. Now, a gift to UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A Museum)...
Boyfriend Arrested After Standoff at Ex’s House
Proving once again that “love is blind,” 29-year-old Lompoc resident Ivan Gutierrez—who apparently doesn’t take rejection very well—would rather threaten violence than lose the affections of his girlfriend. Evidence of that came late in the morning of July 15th when his ex-girlfriend picked up the...
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