Russ Britt

LA Bureau Chief for Marketwatch.com

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Since the 1969 oil spill, Santa Barbara has not been the place where political candidates talk about increased drilling offshore.

Presidential Race Makes a Stop in California

Since the 1969 oil spill, Santa Barbara has not been the place where political candidates talk about increased drilling offshore.

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The race for two open supervisor seats is heating up in Orange County. Two candidates might compete in the November run-off election if no one receives more than 50% of votes.

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In Montecito, Patrick Saville cut off Mark Olson when surfing, then accidentally kicked his board toward him, hurting Olson’s back. Olson sued but lost the case.

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Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.

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Tens of thousands of bird enthusiasts are watching Jackie and Shadow, a bald eagle pair, on a live camera. With three eggs laid, hatch time is imminent.

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Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.

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A classic fruit pie is vegan except for that buttery crust, which is the easiest part of the pastry to tweak. Several great plant butters are available.

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“The New Look” (Apple TV+) explores the lives of respected fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during the Nazi occupation of Paris.

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High-society women in 1960s New York, known as the Swans, befriended writer Truman Capote until his tell-all in Esquire. Their saga is depicted in Ryan Murphy's series “Feud.”

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