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Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for April 7-11

Take a look through the weekly sports schedule for the Central Coast. Read our coverage online or in print.

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Apr 6 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • santamariatimes.com
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Kimberly Goes to Business School, part 2: Supporting the work

"Kimberly Goes to Business School" continues, with an experiment with a new scheduling model teaching the limits of AI.

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Apr 6 • 8:45 PM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Business People: Sen. Luján given James Beard award for legislative work

Luján was honored for leading Senate Democrats in introducing legislation to prevent food aid from being withheld during the shutdown.

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Apr 6 • 6:25 PM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
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Lawmakers spent big to give New Mexico health care system shot in the arm

Legislators directed hundreds of millions to a new medical school facility, expansion of rural residencies and faculty raises.

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Apr 6 • 1:05 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
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SBCC Psychology Chair and Research Team's Study on Movement Disorders Published in the International Journal of Public Health

A study by an international team of researchers led by Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Psychology Department Chair Leida Tolentino was recently published in the International Journal of Public Health

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Apr 5 • 12:07 PM EDT • Health • edhat.com
Things to do in Pensacola: Navy Federal 5K; Bands on the Beach returns

Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

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Apr 5 • 5:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
New Mexico's court-mandated pathways to mental health care

Lawmakers have made changes in recent years to bolster the treatment system, but advocates say wide gaps render them insufficient.

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Apr 5 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
Staley eyes another title as South Carolina meets UCLA

A win over UCLA would tie Staley for the third most titles by a coach/ The Bruins haven't won a national title since 1978.

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Apr 4 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • santafenewmexican.com
Annual Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Business Expo planned for Thursday

Roughly 120 exhibitors and more than 1,000 attendees are expected for the expo at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.

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Apr 4 • 12:30 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Reopens April 4 with Traveling Exhibition

"Animal Armor: The Evolution of Armor in Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals" puts the spotlight on armored animals and the history of the evolution of armor in prehistoric creatures.

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Apr 3 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • santafenewmexican.com
New Mexico Wellness Wire: Health officials warn against baby birds as Easter gifts

Salmonella infections often occur after consuming contaminated food or water or touching animals, their waste or places they live.

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Apr 3 • 1:45 AM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
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Santa Clara businesses sue over shopping center displacement

A once-busy Santa Clara shopping center home to Asian-owned businesses is now nearly empty — and multiple tenants are taking their former landlord to court as the property moves toward redevelopment.

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Apr 2 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • sanjosespotlight.com
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science to reopen after monthslong revamp

The museum's $3.7 million renovation includes a new sewer line, fresh skylights and the latest in scientific knowledge.

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Apr 2 • 12:45 AM EDT • Science • santafenewmexican.com
Scene calendar: Local theater, live music, art and dance at Santa Fe

A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.

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Apr 1 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 31

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

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Mar 31 • 2:21 PM EDT • Business • lookout.co
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Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics

From a wide-open governor’s race to a bitter congressional contest, Santa Clara County has emerged as a key battleground in the tech industry's bid to control California politics — and shield billionaires from a wealth tax.

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Mar 31 • 11:30 AM EDT • Politics • sanjosespotlight.com
Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for March 31-April 4

Take a look through the weekly sports schedule for the Central Coast. Read our coverage online or in print.

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Mar 30 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • santamariatimes.com
Are insurance premiums tax-deductible? How to write off business insurance

ERGO NEXT reports that business insurance premiums can be tax-deductible, depending on their classification by the IRS.

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Mar 30 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Things to do in Pensacola: ZZ Top; Santana; Fantasia; White Tie Rock

It's a week for legends in Pensacola with performances by ZZ Top and Santana! You can also catch Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton.

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Mar 29 • 5:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
UFC brings cage-match bout to White House, home of a president who favors cage-match politics

Trump has boasted that the June 14 event feature “all top guys.” But fans online have panned the White House fight card as underwhelming.

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Mar 28 • 9:30 PM EDT • Politics • santafenewmexican.com
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Short-Term Rental Policy Is Politics, Not Planning

Santa Barbara’s Flawed STR ordinance is being rushed ahead.

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Mar 28 • 1:59 PM EDT • Politics • independent.com
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Spain's Santander says it is on track to meet 2026 targets

Spain's Santander said on Friday it was on ​track to meet its ‌2026 full-year profitability and revenue targets after it continued to gain ​customers in the first quarter.

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Mar 27 • 3:20 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Program aims to help Santa Fe businesses hit by crime

The program has $210,000 in funding, and the money will be awarded to businesses until the funds run out.

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Mar 27 • 12:45 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Cottage Health Appoints Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as Endowed Chair of Pediatric Residency Program

Credit: Courtesy SANTA BARBARA, CA—March 25, 2026—Cottage Health has appointed Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as the Endowed Chair of the Pediatric Residency

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Mar 26 • 12:37 PM EDT • Health • independent.com
UCSB professors honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Professors Shelly Gable, David Morrison, Javier Read de Alaniz and Kelly Caylor have joined the esteemed ranks of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

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Mar 26 • 10:00 AM EDT • Science • news.ucsb.edu
Bergamot Comedy Festival creates space for comedians to fail, grow and belong

The Bergamot Comedy Festival returns to the Crow in Santa Monica with a mission to nurture not just comedians but the surrounding community.

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Mar 25 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Rural health care providers can now apply for $50M to stabilize access -  New round of health care funding builds on record $146M investment  - Office of the Governor

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s rural health care providers can now apply for a share of $50 million in health care funding as part of the State of New Mexico’s three-year, $146 million investment that has helped recruit more than 800 health care workers to underserved communities. The funding comes from New Mexico’s Rural Health […]

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Mar 24 • 5:49 PM EDT • Health • governor.state.nm.us
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 24

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

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Mar 24 • 2:40 PM EDT • Business • lookout.co
Kathy Ireland Accuses Business Managers of Looting Her Fortune

The model-turned-entrepreneur and lifelong Santa Barbara resident claims decades-long deception left her virtually broke.

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Mar 23 • 3:01 AM EDT • Business • independent.com
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Michael McCarthy Considering Three Races As Options For Journalism's Return

After Journalism worked five furlongs in company Sunday at Santa Anita, trainer Michael McCarthy said he is looking at three potential races to kick off the colt’s 4-year-old campaign. Journalism could return in either the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) or Ben Ali (G3) at Keeneland, both on April 18, or ...

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Mar 22 • 3:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
City of Santa Barbara Seeks Nominations for 2026 Business in Art Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, for local businesses that support artists

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Mar 21 • 1:33 PM EDT • Business • edhat.com
March Madness live bracket updates, scores: Kentucky survives Santa Clara in OT with 35 points from Otega Oweh; No. 3 Virginia in danger of upset, trail Wright State at half
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Mar 20 • 2:43 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Santa Fe small businesses awarded microgrants to pursue new opportunities

A total of 40 Santa Fe business owners received the microgrants, which were valued at between $3,000 and $5,000.

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Mar 20 • 1:00 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
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City of Santa Barbara Seeks Nominations for 2026 Business in Art Award

Credit: CourtesyCredit: Courtesy (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Nominations are now open for the 2026 City of Santa Barbara Business in Art Award, which

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Mar 19 • 5:29 PM EDT • Business • independent.com
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Mark your calendars: Weekly sports schedule for March 17-22

Take a look through the weekly sports schedule for the Central Coast, and make your plans to get out and attend, to support local sports programs. Read our coverage online

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Mar 16 • 9:00 PM EDT • Sports • santamariatimes.com
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State Announces Intent to Award $20 Million to Santa Barbara County for New Behavioral Health Residential Facilities in Santa Maria

Funding Through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Will Support Two 16-bed Community Residential Treatment Facilities Focused on Diversion and Recovery

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Mar 16 • 12:52 PM EDT • Health • edhat.com
A strange new quantum state appears when atoms get “frustrated”

Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have uncovered a new way to manipulate unusual magnetic states by exploiting “frustration” inside a crystal’s atomic structure. The team discovered a rare system where two different kinds of frustration—magnetic and electronic bond frustration—coexist and interact. By coupling these competing effects, researchers may be able to control exotic quantum states, potentially unlocking new ways to manipulate entangled spins for future quantum technologies.

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Mar 15 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
This Week in Politics with UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon

UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon talks about the conflict in Iran and more of the latest political news.

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Mar 15 • 4:16 PM EDT • Politics • ktvu.com
Paseo Pottery to launch Pitch Night to help Santa Fe nonprofits

The event will have a Shark Tank-like atmosphere, except participants will compete for the right to a pottery fundraiser.

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Mar 15 • 1:30 AM EDT • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Santa Ana Pueblo announces new U.S. Indian Health Service outpatient clinic

Pueblo officials hope the construction on the clinic, which has been on a priority list for three decades, will begin in 2027.

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Mar 13 • 4:20 PM EDT • Health • sourcenm.com
Pope Leo addresses French Christian entrepreneurs business leaders

In a message sent for the centenary of the French Movement of Christian Entrepreneurs and Leaders (EDC), gathered in Lyon, France, Pope Leo XIV ...

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Mar 13 • 10:34 AM EDT • Business • vaticannews.va
Health Department: Santa Fe County patient contracts, recovers from hantavirus

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases.

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Mar 12 • 1:30 PM EDT • Health • santafenewmexican.com
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Former supermodel says business managers stole millions

Kathy Ireland and her husband Greg Olsen filed suit in Santa Barbara against their longtime managers.

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Mar 11 • 12:28 AM EDT • Business • cleveland.com
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 10

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

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Mar 10 • 3:08 PM EDT • Business • lookout.co
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Things to do in Pensacola: Kites on the Coast; Flora-Bama Beach Run

Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

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Mar 8 • 5:02 AM EDT • Entertainment • pnj.com
Santa Anita Saturday: Kentucky Derby Spot On The Line

For those of us who live outside the market, Santa Anita is one of those places we largely experience on TV.

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Mar 7 • 11:00 AM EST • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Santanu Chatterjee named dean of UGA’s Terry College of Business

Santanu Chatterjee has been named the University of Georgia’s C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business' 13th dean.

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Mar 5 • 9:30 AM EST • Business • news.uga.edu
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Prep sports roundup: Drew Anderson is near perfect in leading Santa Margarita to Open Division semifinals

Drew Anderson makes all 11 of his shots in Santa Margarita's 75-71 win over Redondo Union

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Mar 5 • 12:19 AM EST • Sports • latimes.com
Seymour Studios goes live with new community science podcast

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center launched a new podcast Tuesday to connect Santa Cruz County’s scientists, problem-solvers and community members. While the new show spotlights local environmental success stories, the studio itself offers an inclusive space for anyone in the community to record and share their message, conservation-focused or not.

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Mar 4 • 7:30 AM EST • Science • lookout.co
See the entertainment lineup along the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon course

More than 26,000 participants will compete in the sold-out 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon this Sunday along a course lined with lively entertainment. The marathon starts at 7 a.m. from Dodger Stadium. The finish line is at Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars in Century City. The 26.2-mile course goes through some of LA’s most recognizable neighborhoods and landmarks, including Elysian…

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Mar 3 • 3:36 PM EST • Entertainment • nbclosangeles.com
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God of War developer is working on "a new franchise within the God of War universe"

A former senior writer from Sony Santa Monica has revealed the studio is working on "a new franchise within the God of …

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Mar 1 • 1:15 PM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
God of War Universe to Expand with New Franchise (Cory Barlog’s New Game)

According to a Sony Santa Monica developer, the God of War universe is about to expand with a new franchise with Cory Barlog's new game.

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Mar 1 • 4:30 AM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
Broncos Handle Business on Senior Night

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's basketball put a stamp on the 2025-26 regular season with a 93-72 victory over Oregon State. The Broncos finished conference play with a program-record 15 wins and enter the upcoming Credit Union 1 WCC Championship with a 24-7 overall record – tied for the third-most wins in program history.

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Feb 28 • 3:09 PM EST • Business • santaclarabroncos.com
Santa Clara County resident with measles dined at Burlingame restaurant, health authorities say
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Feb 27 • 6:32 PM EST • Health • cbsnews.com
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SocGen Expands Japan Credit Business With Santander, UBS Hires

Societe Generale SA has hired two senior people for its business selling credit products in Japan, as opportunities in the country spur global banks to expand their local presence.

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Feb 25 • 11:51 PM EST • Business • bloomberg.com
Science Policy Education Should Start on Campus

Although modern science has only been around for a few centuries, we’ve become quite adept at training students in the scientific method

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Feb 25 • 11:19 AM EST • Science • edhat.com
From campus to community: UCSC brings science to the neighborhood to spark local dialogue

UC Santa Cruz has launched a lecture series that takes researchers out of the lab and into neighborhoods to provide the public with a clearer understanding of cutting-edge science.

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Feb 25 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • lookout.co
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Op-Ed: Santa Barbara’s Rent Freeze - Politics First, Housing Second

A local resident writes an opinion letter stating rent stability is good for the economy, not political theater.

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Feb 23 • 12:12 PM EST • Politics • edhat.com
Downtown Santa Cruz partially closed off due to mental health incident

Police blocked off a section of downtown Santa Cruz, Saturday afternoon, after witnesses reported seeing objects being thrown from a window at the Palomar Inn.

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Feb 22 • 12:41 AM EST • Health • ksbw.com
Supreme Court tariff decision sparks hope among Orange County businesses

Business owners in downtown Santa Ana say tariffs have translated to higher prices and difficult conversations with customers.

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Feb 20 • 11:34 PM EST • Business • nbclosangeles.com
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UCSB computer science department to offer undergraduate major in AI

Courses in the new major, based in the Computer Science Department and part of the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, will be offered starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Feb 20 • 4:34 PM EST • Science • news.ucsb.edu
Eighteen years of mobilizing marginalized students, making science more innovative

The Lamat Institute at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is a cohort-based research program designed to advance astronomy and planetary sciences by mobilizing the talents of students from marginalized ...

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Feb 18 • 8:00 PM EST • Science • phys.org
North Bay student promotes science and math at Santa Rosa science fair

Alyssa Huang’s project at upcoming science fair in Santa Rosa is all about building confidence.

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Feb 17 • 2:43 PM EST • Science • pressdemocrat.com
North Bay student promotes science and math at Santa Rosa science fair

Alyssa Huang’s project at upcoming science fair in Santa Rosa is all about building confidence.

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Feb 17 • 2:43 PM EST • Science • pressdemocrat.com
Kimberly Goes to Business School, No. 1: Designing the Experiment

The business schools at Harvard and Tulane universities are conducting a field study of Biscochito's move to collaborative scheduling, via AI.

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Feb 17 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • santafenewmexican.com
'An alarm bell': Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service shutters amid turmoil for home health care

The closure should serve as a warning for the industry and policymakers, said the leader of a home and hospice care association.

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Feb 16 • 1:15 AM EST • Health • santafenewmexican.com
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Symphony Selects 2026 Youth Concerto Competition Winners

Seungyoo-Kim-Jung The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced the winners of its 2026 Youth Concerto Competition, following live auditions held Jan, 25 at

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Feb 15 • 6:30 PM EST • Entertainment • noozhawk.com
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God of War Creator’s Next Game Is Targeting a 2027 Launch, According to Insiders

The next game by God of War creator Cory Barlog is reportedly targeting a 2027 launch and will probably be unveiled this Summer.

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Feb 15 • 2:00 PM EST • Technology • wccftech.com
FCC Reaches Final Decision On Bad Bunny's Halftime Show

The FCC faced calls to "investigate" Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 60 halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. U.S. Congressman Randy Fine called for the FCC to look into and ultimately pu...

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Feb 15 • 9:29 AM EST • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson look pretty in pink at Santa Barbara...
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Feb 14 • 5:29 PM EST • Entertainment • nypost.com
UCSB scientists develop ‘liquid battery’ that stores sunlight as heat

Scientists at U.C. Santa Barbara have developed a new kind of “liquid battery” that can capture sunlight and release it later as heat, a breakthrough researchers say could help solve one of renewable ...

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Feb 14 • 4:38 PM EST • Science • ktla.com
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift

Mental health services could see financial cuts and restrictions in the coming year due to Proposition 1. Mental health liaisons from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. (Sheriff's Office — Contributed) WATSONVILLE >> Santa Cruz County is expected to get about $1.4 million less in state money for mental health

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Feb 14 • 9:00 AM EST • Health • santacruzlocal.org
County Health Advises Vaccination As Measles Cases Rise

Santa Barbara County Health Department advises residents who are not already immune to Measles get vaccinated.

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Feb 13 • 4:25 PM EST • Health • edhat.com
Santa Monica Developing More Than Just God of War Trilogy Remake, It's Claimed

An insider has claimed that there's another Santa Monica project in development alongside the God of War Trilogy Remake.

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Feb 13 • 6:23 AM EST • Technology • insider-gaming.com
God of War goes 2D with pixelated Sons of Sparta (which is out right now!) as original PS2 trilogy eyes up the remake treatment

Santa Monica Studio has revealed a new game in the God of War series, and it is a 2D side-scroller.

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Feb 12 • 6:49 PM EST • Technology • eurogamer.net
USA men's hockey vs. Latvia live updates: Americans open Olympic play

The USA men's hockey team takes the ice for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics today and faces Latvia at Milano Santagiulia Arena.

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Feb 12 • 12:55 PM EST • Sports • usatoday.com
Science policy education should start on campus

UC Santa Barbara professor Alexandra Phillips published a guide to help universities support student engagement in ocean policy.

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Feb 12 • 8:00 AM EST • Science • news.ucsb.edu
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Gov. Lujan Grisham named to 2026 TIME100 Health list

Lujan Grisham joins federal health care officials, pharmaceutical CEOs, scientists, researchers, actors and performers on the list.

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Feb 11 • 8:00 PM EST • Health • santafenewmexican.com
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham named on the 2026 TIME100 Health list

Lujan Grisham joins federal health care officials, pharmaceutical CEOs, scientists, researchers, actors and performers on the list.

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2025 US ACT on Health Equity Community Investments Recipients

Author: Kennesha VanBurch, Director, Health Equity and Community Investment Partnerships 2025 marks the fifth year of the US Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge (CSC) and National Strategic Collaborations (NSC). This year, we received more than 250 applications from organizations across the country dedicated to prioritizing the social, cultural and linguistic needs of communities that have experienced barriers to care and opportunity. The overwhelming response underscores the vital role these organizations play in advancing health equity at the local level and across the nation. Since the launch of ACT on Health Equity in 2021, the initiative has invested more than $18 million in nonprofit organizations and their health equity programming through CSC and NSC. This year, $3.4 million in funding has been provided to 47 nonprofit organizations that focus on healthcare access, nutrition and lung health. Together, we are making meaningful progress toward health equity across the US. Supporting Organizations Advancing Community Well-being and Health Equity The awarded organizations address critical needs across health, education, and social support through initiatives aligned with AstraZeneca’s areas of expertise, including lung disease, lung and breast cancer, and cardiology. Their work spans across culturally competent senior care, equitable healthcare access, cancer and chronic disease support, and preventive health education, as well as hunger relief, community gardening, dental and transportation services, and resources for underserved families. Together, they are working to remove barriers to care, reduce preventable conditions, and empower individuals and communities of all ages and backgrounds to achieve better health outcomes. Photo courtesy of Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Description: MMS driver speaking to a Wegmans shopper. GGWNY staff; Lincoln Memorial Church Community Garden and lead gardener Diane Learn more about our recipients and the impact they make within their communities below. Community Solutions Challenge Advocates for Women’s Health, Inc. Advocates for Women's Health exists to provide access to high quality prenatal care and gynecology care to lower-income communities in and around Fresno, CA. They operate a nonprofit OB/GYN clinic located in Fresno. American Rescue Workers (ARW) ARW is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing homelessness and hunger prevention services in Central PA since 1934. ARW cares holistically for men, women, and children who find themselves facing food insecurity, and emergency situations that may lead to homelessness, or an actual homeless crisis, by providing shelter and social services. ARW serves people no matter their faith, regardless of faith. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) AJSOCAL is a social justice organization that protects and strengthens the rights and dignity of AAPI communities, especially those that are most disadvantaged. Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy (BCEA) BCEA’s mission is to effectively assist individuals battling cancer by connecting them to vital support and resources. BCEA ensures that all relevant information reaches those in need, guiding them towards the resources necessary to fight their battle against cancer. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa creates access to opportunities for self-sufficiency by providing innovative and compassionate services to people of all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Chosen Hearts Chosen Hearts’ mission is to rebuild lives and restore hope by fostering a sense of community and creating lasting, positive change. Columbia Student Medical Outreach The Columbia Student Medical Outreach Program (CoSMO) Clinic is the oldest and largest student-run free clinic at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. At its core, CoSMO is guided by the belief that all people—regardless of immigration or insurance status—deserve access to high-quality, equitable medical care. Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen and Resource Center and Mobile Pantry Eagle’s Nest Community Kitchen, Resource Center and Mobile Pantry’s mission is to empower underserved and rural communities through hands-on STEM education grounded in sustainable agriculture. By combining mobile workshops, community gardens, and mentorship, they deliver accessible training in science, technology, engineering, and math that builds practical skills, advances food security, and fosters environmental stewardship. Through collaborative partnerships and by honoring local knowledge, they cultivate resilient communities and inspire the next generation of agricultural innovators. eClose Institute eClose Institute’s mission is to make medically relevant scientific discoveries using an education platform that embraces equality and empowers participants to contribute ideas, life experience and experimental data to improve disease treatment. Equal Hope Equal Hope is an organization dedicated to saving lives and improving quality of life by eliminating health inequities. This organization challenges the status quo in striving to understand the context of people’s lives and the barriers they experience to help them achieve better health outcomes for their lives. Through research, quality assessment and improvements, advocacy, education, and patient navigation, they approach health holistically to achieve sustainable outcomes and true health equity. Food For Free Committee Food For Free improves access to healthy food through establishing innovative programming and partnerships to overcome barriers and strengthen the community food system. They believe that access to healthy food is a fundamental right. Grassroots Gardens of Western New York (GGRWNY) The missions of GGRWNY is to share knowledge, powers, and resources to grow health food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens. Greater Providence YMCA (GPYMCA) GPYMCA builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, through inclusive programs and relationships grounded in core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Programs are intentionally designed to close equity gaps in health, education, and wellness. GPYMCA serves individuals and families across all life stages and income levels, including medically vulnerable and underserved populations. Hearts of Valor INC Hearts of Valor’s missions it to keep the heart pumping through advocacy, collaboration, education, and support. Ibn Sina Foundation Ibn Sina Foundation ensures the health of the community by providing integrated, preventive, and primary care in a clinical setting through the dissemination and application of health-related knowledge, thereby enhancing the quality of life for future generations. India Home India Home is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of and empowering the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean senior immigrant community in New York City through culturally competent services. At India Home’s centers, seniors find community and resources through a diverse range of programs and activities. Programs include congregate meals, creative aging programs, case management programs, and educational talks on health, nutrition, financial safeguards and elder law. La Colaborativa La Colaborativa empowers the Latinx community, enhancing social and economic health, and holding institutional decision-makers accountable. Lancaster County Food Hub At the heart of the Lancaster County Food Hub’s (LCFH) work is a strong commitment to meeting basic human needs, fostering respectful relationships, and connecting neighbors with supportive services in a nurturing and welcoming environment. Guided by their vision of a Lancaster County where every individual is supported and empowered to live with dignity and stability, they strive to not only provide immediate relief but also to create pathways to lasting self-sufficiency. Maryland Foundation of Dentistry (MFD) MFD is dedicated to improving oral health outcomes and preserving dental function for one of the state’s most vulnerable populations: adults with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities who are unable to afford the cost of dental care. Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) The missions of MCC is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. MCC achieves this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. Medical Motor Service of Rochester and Monroe County’s mission is to provide specialized transportation for community organizations, as well as individuals with disabilities and special needs to improve their independence and quality of life. Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health (MCHH) MCHH’s mission is to create a thriving and healthy Southeast Asian and Hispanic community by empowering families through education and screenings. MCHH utilizes established community health workers and focuses on addressing health disparities related to cancer and chronic disease among the Hmong, Bumese, Karen, Karenni, Lao, and Hispanic populations living in Milwaukee, WI and other areas if needed. Mission Hospice and Home Care Mission Hospice and Home Care is delivering compassionate support and exceptional care in the home for individuals and communities, guiding them with choice and dignity to navigate significant care decisions. North Alabama AHEC (NAAHEC) The mission of the NAAHEC is to improve healthcare access, quality, and equity in rural and underserved communities across North Alabama. They strengthen the health workforce - particularly through the development of community health workers by providing comprehensive training, resources, and advocacy. By fostering strong community partnerships and promoting healthcare literacy, NAAHEC aims to address disparities, improve outcomes, and cultivate a healthier future for North Alabama. Our Neighbors’ Table Hunger comes in many forms. Our Neighbors’ Table is committed to establishing a community that provides for the whole person with nourishing food, kindness and dignity. Panhandle Breast Health Panhandle Breast Health works to decrease breast cancer deaths by providing education and reducing financial barriers to increase screening rates. Pitney Meadows Community Farm Founded in 2026, Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation. Located on 166 acres in the heart of the city of Saratoga Springs and preserved in perpetuity as a working farm, Pitney Meadows is a unique resource. Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) PWCCF’s mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community by addressing critical needs in food insecurity, health & wellness, scholarship, and philanthropy. PWCCF is committed to empowering individuals and families through equitable access to nutritious food, comprehensive healthcare, educational opportunities, and community-driven support. By fostering partnerships and promoting sustainable solutions, PWCCF aims to enhance the quality of life for all, ensuring a brighter future for every member of their community. Raytown Christian Church (Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry) Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry’s mission is to provide nutritious and kid-friendly meals to children during the summer months when they are not in school and receiving school meals. Regents of the University of California, Davis UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care by providing excellent patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, fostering innovative, interprofessional education, and creating dynamic, productive partnerships with the community. RSVP Volunteers RSVP Volunteers creates and runs unique community programs powered by skilled volunteers to advance education and wellness for all ages and strengthen nonprofits through capacity-building and volunteer services. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, in collaboration with partners, provides dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. The Icla da Silva Foundation The mission of the Icla da Silva Foundation is to save the lives of patients whose only cure is a bone marrow transplant by providing financial, emotional, and logistical support to remove barriers to treatment. There With Care of the Bay Area Founded in 2012, the mission of There With Care of the Bay Area is to provide a wide range of meaningful and fundamental services to children and families during the critical phase of a medical crisis. Universal Community Health Center Universal Community Health Center’s mission is to provide quality and accessible healthcare to under-served communities and to provide a patient centered model of care to empower communities towards wellness. West Cancer Foundation West Cancer Foundation breaks through barriers to cancer care and improves patient outcomes by providing accessible patient resources, early detection and education, and community-based research. Westside Family Healthcare Westside Family Healthcare’s mission is to improve the health of communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. National Strategic Collaborations Foundation of Asthma and Allergy Impact Rescue (AAIR) The mission of The Foundation for Asthma and Allergy Impact and Rescue (AAIR) is to make sure that every child is rescued at school, healthy at home, and connected to care. Family Reach Foundation Family Reach is a nonprofit that provides non-medical financial support to families facing cancer. Cancer treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. If a family can’t meet these basic needs, cancer treatment takes a back seat. They work with patients, providers, and community organizations to challenge the systems that force families to choose between their health and their home. LUNGevity Foundation LUNGevity Foundation is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer through research, advocacy, and community. This mission brings them closer to their vision: a world where no one dies of lung cancer. Association of Black Cardiologists The Association of Black Cardiologists is dedicated to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease, including stroke, through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement, striving for optimal health for all by eliminating disparities. Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s (CCF) mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Founded in 2006, in Salt Lake City, UT, by a family who lost a loved one to cholangiocarcinoma, CCF has grown to become the leading global resource in research, education, and public awareness. ZERO Prostate Cancer Zero Prostate Cancer’s mission is to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. GO2 for Lung Cancer GO2 for Lung Cancer relentlessly confronts lung cancer on every front, every day, for everyone. As the nation’s leading lung cancer advocacy organization that was founded by patients and survivors, they are dedicated to increasing survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed, and living with lung cancer. National Minority Quality Forum The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a national 501(c)(3) with a mission to reduce patient risk for all. Young Survival Coalition (Breast) Young Survival Coalition supports the young breast cancer community and ignites global collaboration to improve quality of life worldwide. Black Women’s Health Imperative Black Women’s Health Imperative’s mission is to solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and lifesaving policies.

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Health insurance enrollment up in New Mexico amid national decline – New Mexico Health Care Authority

SANTA FE, NM – Health insurance enrollment has increased 17% in New Mexico thanks to the Health Care Affordability Fund, which lowers premiums and out-of-pocket costs for people who get coverage through BeWell, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Across the country, the loss of enhanced federal subsidies has driven up health insurance costs and contributed […]

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Feb 10 • 11:21 AM EST • Health • hca.nm.gov
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Mark your calendars: Weekly sports Schedule for Feb. 10-15

Tuesday, Feb. 10

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Moving beyond money to measure the true value of Earth science information

Earth science information can do more than quantify the instrumental or monetary value of nature; it can be used to measure social good, say researchers

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Feb 9 • 1:15 PM EST • Science • news.ucsb.edu
Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Defense won this championship.

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Feb 8 • 10:45 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
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Super Bowl LX players lose thousands to California's 'jock tax' on athlete income

Players competing in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will face California's jock tax, which subjects players to taxes for days spent in the state preparing for or participating in games.

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Feb 8 • 10:05 AM EST • Business • foxbusiness.com
49ers legend goes undercover to surprise Pro Bowlers

Santa Clara, California is the site of Super Bowl 60, and with that, the San Francisco 49ers and their franchise legends are involved in a lot.

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Feb 7 • 4:02 PM EST • Sports • ninerswire.usatoday.com
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County's Health & Sheriff Departments Warn Residents to Avoid Products Containing Kratom and 7-OH12

Credit: Courtesy (SANTA MARIA, Calif.) – The County of Santa Barbara Health Department and Sheriff’s Office are advising residents to avoid foods, dietary

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Balch Finds Her Place Behind the Scenes of Sports’ Biggest Events

With the Super Bowl back in Santa Clara, Santa Clara alumna Nicolette Balch is watching from a different vantage point than the one she had nearly a decade ago — not as someone working the event, but as a former student-athlete whose career once took her to the NFL's biggest stage.

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Feb 7 • 8:57 AM EST • Sports • santaclarabroncos.com
New Mexico solar firms hope tax credit hike will help boost business

With the expiration of a federal tax credit, installation companies are feeling the strain. Customers are relying more heavily on state aid.

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Feb 5 • 1:15 AM EST • Business • santafenewmexican.com
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby lawsuit against Archer Aviation moves to federal court; residents sound off on Catalyst demolition

Jessica M. Pasko's weekly look at local business includes an update on Joby Aviation's suit alleging corporate espionage by a competitor and recaps a contentious meeting on the fate of a downtown Santa Cruz landmark.

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Students’ skills and interest in science tumble in first post-COVID-19 test

The 74 reports that U.S. eighth graders' science skills and interest have declined post-COVID, with proficiency falling from 33% to 29%.

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Feb 3 • 2:00 PM EST • Science • santafenewmexican.com
Business Image Lift and Francis Santa Reach 10-Year Milestone in Digital Reputation Protection.

Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - Business Image Lift, a leading online reputation management firm, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Founded in 2016 by Francis Santa, the company has spent the past decade helping businesses and individuals reclaim control over their digital footprint and restore confidence in their online identity.Francis SantaTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please...

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Feb 3 • 12:51 AM EST • Business • finance.yahoo.com
The Master’s University Grad Published in International Science Journal

Claire Burke

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Feb 1 • 3:51 PM EST • Science • santaclaritamagazine.com
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Clock ticks on Santa Paula Hospital as leaders weigh what comes next

Time is running out on Santa Paula Hospital set to close at its current site in 2030, sparking anxiety about care needs of the Santa Clara Valley.

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Feb 1 • 10:23 AM EST • Health • vcstar.com
Wichita celebrates life of Army veteran, business owner Paul White, Sr.

He served northeast Wichita community for decades as a longtime business leader and Santa Claus.

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Feb 1 • 12:00 AM EST • Business • kwch.com
Bay Area businesses prepare for busy week as visitors arrive for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara
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County Health Endorses American Academy Of Pediatrics 2026 Child And Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Santa Barbara County Health Department endorses American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

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Jan 30 • 1:57 PM EST • Health • edhat.com
Santa Monica's Downtown Drinking Zone Could Triple in Size

Santa Monica's downtown Entertainment Zone could expand from its current 3-block area to include Fourth Street to Ocean Avenue and from Wilshire to Colorado, following DTSM approval.

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Jan 30 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • smdp.com
Santa Fe businesses to close Friday as part of nationwide anti-ICE protest

The Santa Fe closures are part of a national effort to convey dissatisfaction with recent actions of ICE officers in Minneapolis.

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Jan 29 • 6:00 PM EST • Business • santafenewmexican.com
Santa Rosa council endorses downtown zone that would permit to-go alcohol consumption

Consuming a beer or wine bought from a nearby establishment would be allowed in two public areas Friday through Sunday, with details still to be worked out.

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Jan 29 • 10:24 AM EST • Entertainment • pressdemocrat.com
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