A child’s 911 call led police to a devastating family shooting in suburban Georgia

CNN Newsource on January 23, 2026

By Christopher Harris

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    LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia (WUPA) — Four family members were found shot to death inside a Lawrenceville home early Friday after a child inside the house called police to report gunfire, Gwinnett County authorities said.

Officers responded to the call in the single-family community around 2:30 a.m. When they arrived at the house in the 1000 block of Brook Ivy Court, they found four adult victims dead inside the home, all suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, according to Gwinnett County police.

Corporal Angela Carter said a child inside the home called 911 and reported hearing gunshots. Three children were later found hiding inside a closet. Carter said the children were not injured.

Police confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that all four victims are related in some way to the male suspect, who was found a short distance from the residence and taken into custody without further issues. Investigators believe the shooting was domestic-related. Authorities said there are no outstanding suspects.

A family member came to the home to pick up the children, Carter said. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

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Nominations Open for Santa Barbara Person of the Year

KEYT on January 23, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 83rd annual Person of the Year award.

The honor recognizes an individual, couple, or family whose service has made a lasting and meaningful impact on the Santa Barbara community.

Community members are encouraged to submit nominations highlighting leadership, service, and dedication to improving quality of life in the region.

Nominations will remain open through February 18, with this year’s honorees set to be announced in March.

For more information on eligibility and how to nominate, visit the Santa Barbara Foundation’s website.

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Gauchos crush Cal Poly by 40 points for 17th straight win in the Blue-Green Rivalry

KEYT on January 23, 2026

Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Blue-Green Rivalry leaves Cal Poly black and blue again!

UCSB shot what is believed to be a program-record 82% from the floor in the first half on their way to a 40-point beatdown of the Mustangs 107-67.

The Gauchos have now won 17 straight games against the Mustangs, their last loss in the series was in January of 2018.

UCSB made 23-of-28 shots in the first half including 10 three-pointers as they led 59-33 at halftime.

The Gauchos kept their foot on the gas in the second half and reached 100 points with over 3 minutes left in the game.

Zion Sensley led six Gauchos in double-figures in scoring with a game-high 20 points off the bench. The Sophomore also led everyone with seven rebounds.

(Miro Little had a strong game for UCSB with 12 points, a career-high 11 assists and just one turnover. Entenza Design).

(Freshman CJ Shaw added 16 points off the bench as UCSB improved to 5-3 in the Big West and 12-7 overall. Entenza Design).

(Aidan Mahaney tallied 15 points for UCSB who ended up shooting 67% from the floor with 15 made three-pointers. Entenza Design).

Cal Poly got 11 points from Jake Davis while Hamad Mousa added 10 points.

(Coach DeGeorge sees his Mustangs fall to 3-5 in the Big West and 7-13 for the season. Entenza Design).

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Big second quarter leads UCSB to road win at rival Cal Poly

KEYT on January 23, 2026

Mike Klan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball Team added another conference win to their register tonight, defeating Cal Poly on the road 61-51. They now stand 14-3 on the season and 6-2 in Big West play.

HOW IT HAPPENEDThe Gauchos took the first quarter to get their bearings, faltering after Zoe Shaw began the game’s scoring with a head-on three-pointer. The Mustangs came out of the gate strong, threatening the Gauchos with intensity and ten points by Cal Poly scoring leader Dulci Vail. The Mustangs came away with the first quarter 16-15.

A bucket by Shaw began the Gauchos’ second, kicking off a quarter that would prove to be insurmountable and game-defining for the Mustangs. The Gauchos administered a six-minute, 19-point run that went nearly interrupted, save for one basket by Cal Poly. Santa Barbara finished the half ahead by nearly 20 points at 38-22.

In the third, the Gauchos reached the twenty-point threshold two minutes in. Maddie Naro sank six straight points to make it 44-22 Gauchos. Their lead peaked at 47-24, but didn’t hold for long. The ‘Stangs slowly descended upon the Gauchos, making ten consecutive points and closing the half behind at 49-37.

The Gauchos had to hold their ground in the fourth, a feat they managed largely thanks to six-straight free throws in the final moments of the game. Mid-period, Cal Poly came within two baskets of the Gaucho lead at 55-51. Santa Barbara stalled effectively and pulled multiple fouls, leading to their last-chance scoring opportunity. Shaw put in four while Olivia Bradley had two.

Cal Poly actually outscored Santa Barbara in every quarter except the second, during which the Gauchos scored a blistering 17 greater points than the Mustangs.

Zoe Borter was back to holding the reins for the Gaucho offense and scored in double-digits for the fifth time this season. Her 24 points were the best of the game by ten.

Shaw also secured over a dozen points, sinking 13 from a 50% shooting performance. Olivia Bradley and Jessica Grant led in rebounds with six each, while Maddie Naro was back to dealing assists, making four. Grant had her most diverse statistical showing of the year, getting season-highs in steals (2), blocks (2), assists (3) offensive rebounds (2), and defensive rebounds (4).

UP NEXTThe Gauchos return to home play with a game against Long Beach State at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 in The Thunderdome.

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Exploding Hunger Crisis Hits Santa Barbara Food Rescue

KEYT on January 23, 2026

Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – A local nonprofit races to rescue surplus produce and deliver it to families in need as hunger rises across the region.

Fresh food begins long before it reaches a plate.

Just after sunrise at Rincon Hill Farms in Carpinteria, workers move quickly through the fields — cutting, sorting, and lifting crops pulled from the soil before the heat settles in.

This is where the rescue begins.

“We have an undercover crop that’s helping to protect the soil,” said Chloe Lobdell, farm director at Rincon Hill Farm.

Rows of fresh produce stretch across the fields — some destined for store shelves, others left behind. But even what doesn’t make it to market still has value.

“It’s wintertime, but we have a lot of root vegetables and lettuce,” Lobdell said.

That food now fuels Veggie Rescue, a Santa Barbara nonprofit that has saved more than five million pounds of fresh food by diverting surplus produce from farms, grocery stores, and farmers markets — and delivering it directly to those who need it most.

“To rescue food that would otherwise end up in landfills,” said David Roberts, Veggie Rescue program director. “All of our food is donated, and we get it to nonprofit partners within 24 hours.”

Veggie Rescue distributes food to nearly 70 nonprofit partners, including schools, churches, shelters, and food banks across Santa Barbara County.

“We’re so thrilled that we’re able to donate food to so many partners,” said Executive Director Eryn Shugart. “But the need right now is outpacing the supply.”

Shugart says cuts to federal benefits and reductions in food bank budgets have pushed more families into food insecurity — at a time when fresh food is already in short supply.

“Unfortunately, as benefits have been cut at the federal level and the Foodbank’s budget has been reduced, food insecurity has risen in our county,” Shugart said.

As demand increases, Veggie Rescue has been forced to maintain a waiting list for organizations seeking fresh food — something the nonprofit hopes to eliminate with increased community support in the coming months.

“I don’t want there to be hungry people in this beautiful place where there’s so much abundance,” Shugart said.

As the sun sets, the rescue shifts from the fields to the city.

At the State Street farmers market, Veggie Rescue driver Kevin Kemp moves through closing stalls, collecting unsold produce as vendors pack up for the night.

Crates of greens, berries, and tomatoes fill the van — all headed to shelters, pantries, and meal programs.

“They could’ve held onto it,” Kemp said. “But they donated it.”

Even small donations make a difference.

“You realize it really does add up — just a couple hundred pounds at a time,” Kemp said.

The journey ultimately leads back to the fields, where hope is planted with every harvest — and where the answer to hunger begins.

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Disaster relief worker brings outdoor sauna community to Wisconsin town

CNN Newsource on January 23, 2026

By Kidd O’Shea , Photojournalist Colin Mihalich

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    WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — Jesse Hieb has traveled to some of the toughest places on Earth for disaster relief work, staying for months to help people recover and rebuild. But it was during his deployment to Asheville, North Carolina, for hurricane relief that he discovered something that would change his perspective on community building.

“I came across this sauna park called Drip Sauna, and I absolutely fell in love with the community and the culture that they had there,” Jesse said.

The experience inspired Jesse to bring that same sense of community to Wisconsin. He began the process of opening Heat Haven Sauna Park in Hart Park in Wauwatosa, envisioning a space where neighbors could connect and support each other.

Just as Jesse was getting his business plans underway, he was called to respond to another disaster — this time in his home state. In August, flooding hit the Muskego area, and Jesse found himself standing in a neighborhood that had been completely flooded, watching neighbors struggle with the aftermath.

It was at that moment that fate intervened. While surveying the flood damage, Jesse received a text message from the contractor who would build his saunas.

“He said, if you want to actually get this done, you’re going to have to put the deposit down today so that we can get them done in time,” Jesse said.

Jesse turned to his faith and made the decision to move forward with the project. Now, three wood-fired saunas sit in Hart Park, next to the community center where Jesse hopes people will come together.

“I’m getting to listen to people’s stories, everything from a local to a traveler, and they’re asking me about my story,” Jesse said.

The sauna park represents more than just a wellness amenity for Jesse — it’s a tool for building stronger community connections during challenging times.

“My hope is that it opens up a space for dialogue for people to get to know their neighbors, and that’s our hope — that community comes closer together because of this,” Jesse said. “Together we thrive through winter because winter is tough, especially this winter, which is shaping up to be a really tough one to get through, and we’re here to help you get through it.”

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Dallas Mavericks narrow search area for new arena

CNN on January 23, 2026


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By Marissa Armas

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    DALLAS (KTVT) — The Dallas Mavericks have narrowed their search for a new arena to two potential locations: downtown or the Valley View Center area in North Dallas. It’s sparking a mix of excitement and concern among fans, city leaders, and local businesses as the team weighs its next move.

“I would hate losing an arena downtown,” said Robert Resneder, a Mavs fan. “It brings so much vitality to the center of the city, but at the same time, I live in the suburb,s so if they were to move somewhere near the north side, I might kind of like that.”

The chatter on the move has a lot of people talking.

“I’m kind of sad about it, I love Victory Park, I love having them here,” said Burt Oliva.

His friend Tony Ruano echoed a similar sentiment.

“If they move this arena, it will be terrible,” Ruano said.

Council member Chad West said no matter what site they decide on, this is a win for Dallas.

“That’s the most exciting part of this whole situation, is that they are a Dallas team, they know that, and this is their home, and they’re going to stay here,” West said.

Dallas mayor pro-tem Jesse Moreno, who represents downtown, where the American Airlines Center currently sits, is pushing to keep the arena in his district. One of the potential sites is the land where City Hall currently sits, though the future of the building is still up in the air.

“Before anything is really evaluating City Hall, and the cost-benefit to stay at City Hall and rebuild, or to look at other options outside of City Hall, and so, that has not happened yet,” Moreno said. “We are still waiting for the results of the assessment of the building itself and the possible economic impact if we decide to go somewhere else.”

A move to Valley View would place the arena near Preston Road and Interstate 635, which Councilwoman Cara Mendolsohn, who oversees that area, said would also benefit southern Dallas.

“We will generate so much additional revenue for this city that we’ll take the budgetary pressure off of things like libraries, will take the budgetary pressure off of our growing payments for the pension, for police, fire, for hiring more officers on our streets,” she said.

Still, some worry that moving the arena out of downtown could hurt local businesses. The Mavericks’ lease with the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031. A decision on a new location is expected by July 1.

“They’re not focused on actually winning, they’re focused on the financial aspect of it,” Ruano said.

Some fans say a new arena should be the last of the team’s priorities.

“I think the ownership is ruining our team, honestly, I do not want us to move,” Oliva said.

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Dallas Mavericks narrow search area for new arena

CNN Newsource on January 23, 2026

By Marissa Armas

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    DALLAS (KTVT) — The Dallas Mavericks have narrowed their search for a new arena to two potential locations: downtown or the Valley View Center area in North Dallas. It’s sparking a mix of excitement and concern among fans, city leaders, and local businesses as the team weighs its next move.

“I would hate losing an arena downtown,” said Robert Resneder, a Mavs fan. “It brings so much vitality to the center of the city, but at the same time, I live in the suburb,s so if they were to move somewhere near the north side, I might kind of like that.”

The chatter on the move has a lot of people talking.

“I’m kind of sad about it, I love Victory Park, I love having them here,” said Burt Oliva.

His friend Tony Ruano echoed a similar sentiment.

“If they move this arena, it will be terrible,” Ruano said.

Council member Chad West said no matter what site they decide on, this is a win for Dallas.

“That’s the most exciting part of this whole situation, is that they are a Dallas team, they know that, and this is their home, and they’re going to stay here,” West said.

Dallas mayor pro-tem Jesse Moreno, who represents downtown, where the American Airlines Center currently sits, is pushing to keep the arena in his district. One of the potential sites is the land where City Hall currently sits, though the future of the building is still up in the air.

“Before anything is really evaluating City Hall, and the cost-benefit to stay at City Hall and rebuild, or to look at other options outside of City Hall, and so, that has not happened yet,” Moreno said. “We are still waiting for the results of the assessment of the building itself and the possible economic impact if we decide to go somewhere else.”

A move to Valley View would place the arena near Preston Road and Interstate 635, which Councilwoman Cara Mendolsohn, who oversees that area, said would also benefit southern Dallas.

“We will generate so much additional revenue for this city that we’ll take the budgetary pressure off of things like libraries, will take the budgetary pressure off of our growing payments for the pension, for police, fire, for hiring more officers on our streets,” she said.

Still, some worry that moving the arena out of downtown could hurt local businesses. The Mavericks’ lease with the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031. A decision on a new location is expected by July 1.

“They’re not focused on actually winning, they’re focused on the financial aspect of it,” Ruano said.

Some fans say a new arena should be the last of the team’s priorities.

“I think the ownership is ruining our team, honestly, I do not want us to move,” Oliva said.

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Local arts groups win grant award

KTVZ on January 23, 2026

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Some local arts groups are getting some cash.

The “Arts Build Communities” grants fund more than 50 organizations across the state of Oregon.

Here in Central Oregon the High Desert Museum and the Central Oregon Symphony Association each get $5,000.

The museum was singled out for its intergenerational learning film project which raises awareness of contemporary native communities.

The symphony get money to prioritize K-12 students in underserved communities in Madras, Prineville and LaPine.

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Arsonist sought after seven cars burned at multiple locations

CNN Newsource on January 23, 2026

By Andrea Nakano

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    SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — An arsonist is on the loose in San Jose, and investigators are looking to see if he may be responsible for burning seven cars at five different locations. The cases started in the early morning hours on Wednesday, and the arsonist struck again on Thursday.

Giovanna Velazquez has lived near downtown San Jose for two years. She says from illegal dumping to sounds of gunfire, she’s been more worried about her safety over the last year.

“I don’t feel safe,” she said. “I think there’s been a lot more activity. We’ve heard some gunshots randomly.”

Velazquez lives right next door to El Camino Auto Transmission, where two cars were torched early Wednesday morning. Sergio Salaguero is the owner of the shop and was there at the time of the fire.

“I was in shock,” said Salguero. “This is not normally happens but you know.”

The security camera from his shop captured this footage of the suspect torching two cars on his property. Salguero says this van is a total loss.

“He was driving around,” he said. “Come this way. He tried to burn that car first. Somehow didn’t go off. Then they moved to this car.”

While there is a fire department right across the street, Salguero jumped in right away to try to put out the fire.

“Just got my fire extinguisher, get the fire out,” he said. “The fire department came and they got something else too. They did help a lot.”

The suspect got away on his bike. Investigators are looking to whether if he may also be responsible for setting cars on fire at 5 other locations. Including, outside the A-German Auto parts store on San Jose Avenue and IAM Motors on San Carlos.

“People are insane,” he said. “We cannot stop people doing that. They got problems.”

Velazquez says the arson didn’t impact her directly but hopes police make an arrest soon. She wants to feel safer in her neighborhood and wants more action taken to stop crimes.

“Very frustrated,” she said. “But I mean, it’s hard to move. Why would you want to move?”

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