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California Homicide Rate Hits Historic Low as Statewide Crime Declines in 2025
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (458+ words) California's homicide rate dropped to an all-time low since statewide record-keeping began nearly 60 years ago, newly released data from the California Department of Justice has revealed. The data also show declines across every major crime category across the state in…...
Scientists Warn California Seabird Starvation Could Worsen as El Ni'o Strengthens
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (551+ words) An ongoing marine heat wave off California's coast is taking a devastating toll on seabirds. Wildlife rehabilitation centers have treated hundreds of birds in recent months as warming ocean waters disrupt the marine food chain. Scientists now warn that a…...
Monophonics with The Bombillas
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (144+ words) Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026" Time: Doors: 8: 00 PM / Show: 9: 00 PM" The world-renowned psychedelic soul outfit Monophonics bring their immersive, cinematic live experience to SOh O Restaurant & Music Club on Friday, July 25, joined by special guests The Bombillas for an unforgettable night of…...
Prezident Brown & Chalice with Keyth G
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (220+ words) Date: Friday, July 24th, 2026" Time: Doors: 8: 00 PM / Show: 9: 00 PM" Legendary Jamaican reggae artist Prezident Brown brings his uplifting roots sound to SOh O Restaurant & Music Club on Friday, July 24, for an evening of conscious lyrics, timeless rhythms, and powerful live performances....
James Mc Murtry & The Martial Law Review with Betty Soo
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (382+ words) edhat James Mc Murtry & The Martial Law Review with Betty Soo Date: Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 Time: Doors: 7: 00 PM / Show: 8: 00 PM Acclaimed singer-songwriter James Mc Murtry & The Martial Law Review bring their masterful storytelling and razor-sharp Americana to SOh O Restaurant & Music…...
Campaign 1-on-1: Eric Friedman Stresses Fiscal Restraint, Anti-Rent Control Stance in Bid for S. B. Mayor - "I'm in the Center"
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (692+ words) Portraying himself as a pragmatic moderate, City Council member'Eric Friedman'says that he is well-suited to be Santa Barbara's next mayor because, both on policy and personal temperament, he is "very in the center." In an extended interview about his candidacy,…...
Popular Bakery Chain Opens New Thousand Oaks Caf" amid California Expansion
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (348+ words) Residents of Thousand Oaks have a new cafe and bakery in town. Paris Baguette has opened its latest location in Thousand Oaks, bringing fresh coffee and Parisian pastries to the community. Spanning 3, 000 square feet, the new cafe is located at…...
One of the Nation's Biggest Fourth of July Events, the America250 Benefit Show, is Happening in Los Angeles
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (279+ words) To celebrate the 4th of July this Saturday, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is hosting an America 250 Benefit Show. The concert will feature performances from popular musicians such as Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Anthony Ramos, and Queen Latifah,…...
Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Keep State Street Car-Free
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (520+ words) The Santa Barbara City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to keep State Street closed to cars, extending the pedestrian-focused configuration that has been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic while the city continues work on its long-term master plan for the…...
Public Input Opportunities: Help Us Improve South Broad Street
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (161+ words) edhat Community Members are Invited to Share Their Transportation Experiences and Future Priorities to Help Shape Improvements to South Broad Street. The City of San Luis Obispo is gathering community input to support efforts to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort…...