June 19, 1865 was the day in Galveston, Texas when enslaved African Americans learned they were free a full two years after then-President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
The COVID-19 pandemic created numerous financial and logistical challenges for Santa Barbara-area restaurants. But for many local eateries and customers, a bright spot has been the expansion of outdoor dining into spaces previously taken up by cars.
One person was killed in a multiple vehicle crash Saturday morning on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway in West Los Angeles. The crash, occurred at approximately 4:20 a.m. near Bundy Drive and resulted in the closure of three of the four lanes of the freeway until further notice,
City leaders in West Hollywood have unveiled a dynamic and colorful pride mural celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, with a special focus on queer trans, Black, Indigenous and people of color. The multicolored art piece flows across the former Hamburger Haven location at the corner of Robertson Blvd.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating for equality and social justice.
California is digitizing COVID-19 vaccine cards, making it easier for people to prove they have been inoculated. But many businesses are worried asking to see proof of vaccination could scare off customers.