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MOVIES WAY BACK WHEN – An Authentic Stagecoach on the Screen
Shortly after the “Flying A” folks moved to Santa Barbara in 1912, they were able to use the old Lompoc stagecoach in their films. One of the first films that the studio created here was “The Jack of Diamonds.”. Some of the scenes were filmed on the...
Jamie Slone Wines Celebrates 10 Years of Winemaking in Santa Barbara
It’s a celebration of a decade of excellence as Jamie Slone Wines commemorates their 10th anniversary in Santa Barbara. Over the past ten years, the winery has passionately crafted a remarkable array of wines that have garnered numerous accolades and captured the palates of enthusiasts around the world. Jamie...
Open Sesame re-introduced Lebanese food to Long Beach 25 years ago—and it is still going strong
For restaurateur and Open Sesame owner Ali Kobeissi, a certain hallmark is making him “feel quite old.” But ultimately, that very hallmark is a celebration: his Lebanese staple in Belmont Shore is about to surpass a quarter of a century of serving the community. It has also allowed the man to reflect on the beautiful life he has been able to build for himself through Lebanese cuisine—and how the need to slow life down is a part of what makes Open Sesame a success.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
Oprah’s Former Chef, 53, Diagnosed With Rare Uveal Melanoma After Experiencing Weeks of Blurry Vision
Oprah's former chef Sonny Sweetman, who now works for Paramount Studios, was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer called Uveal melanoma after experiencing blurry vision for weeks, something he initially dismissed as a natural part of aging.
Koen Glover scores 3 touchdowns as St. Bonaventure runs over St. Francis in season opener
Koen Glover scores 3 touchdowns as St. Bonaventure whips St. Francis 38-7. The post Koen Glover scores 3 touchdowns as St. Bonaventure runs over St. Francis in season opener appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
New initiative aims to turbocharge wildlife-crossing construction across California
The public-private effort underpinning the largest wildlife crossing in the world, under construction near L.A., has inspired an initiative to replicate it across California.
Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
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