Gordon Charles “Gordy” Ablitt, 85, a Navy SEAL veteran, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2025, in his hometown of Santa Barbara, California.Born in Seattle, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The so-called Hope Ranch Volcano in Santa Barbara — which ignited Thursday — isn’t actually a volcano. Geologists ...

Plumes of smoke rising from the cliffs near Hope Ranch on Thursday prompted a response from local fire crews — and renewed confusion over what many residents refer to as the “Hope Ranch volcano.” For ...

The eyes of Vincent Van Gogh loom large on a screen as Santa Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak portrays the artist’s brother Theo. Pasternak is starring in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ...

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee declared May 6 “Delroy Lindo Day” at a City Hall event on Wednesday honoring the acclaimed 73-year-old stage and film actor, who was nominated for an Oscar this year for his ...

Even though 2026 is still young, the year has already seen several notable celebrity deaths. Now, a beloved character actor, who had memorable roles in popular movies and TV shows, has passed away at ...

Sitting in the balcony section of the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building, we had a sweeping view of the stage and the screen. Opening night was full to capacity and despite the tall ceilings ...

Jason Bateman is an actor and director known for his roles on Arrested Development and Ozark. He was born to producer Kent ...

Washington — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the U.S. on Monday for their first visit as monarchs. The trip, marking the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence, ...