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Two people transported after three-vehicle collision on eastbound Highway 46

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PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KEYT) – Two people were transported from the scene of a three-vehicle collision Thursday morning at the intersection of Highway 46 and Union Road.

According to Paso Robles Police, dispatchers received a call about a multi-vehicle collision with injuries around 5:21 a.m. Thursday morning.

Arriving officers found a three-vehicle collision had occurred on eastbound Highway 46 and vehicles were blocking traffic in both directions detailed the Paso Robles Police Department in a press release Thursday.

Two people inside one of the vehicles needed help from first responders to exit their vehicle and both of them were transported from the scene for further medical treatment noted the Paso Robles Police Department.

The extent of their injuries has not been publicly released, but no other involved people required medical transport shared the Paso Robles Police Department.

The collision is currently under investigation and anyone with more information is asked to contact the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464.

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El lado oscuro de la alta cocina ya es difícil de ignorar

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Por Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN

Cuando el chef René Redzepi pidió disculpas a su personal por su comportamientos pasado y anunció que se retiraba de Noma, uno de los restaurantes mejor calificados del mundo, la noticia acaparó los titulares. Pero, ¿realmente alguien se sorprendió?

Sí, Redzepi era uno de los chefs de alta cocina con más reputación que perder. Como impulsor culinario de la revolución danesa de la recolección de alimentos silvestres, había alcanzado fama mundial al presentarles a los comensales sabores recolectados de bosques y costas, transformados en platos delicados.

Pero en una era en que los chefs superestrella son aclamados por su pasión desmedida y sus exigentes estándares, la revelación de que uno de ellos había sido acusado de comportamiento tóxico, con un reportaje de The New York Times que señalaba que Redzepi golpeó a empleados, los pinchó con utensilios de cocina y los empujó contra las paredes, refuerza para muchos la idea de cómo es la vida en una cocina con estrella Michelin.

La reacción del mundo de la alta cocina ha sido significativa. Algunos chefs y figuras de la industria describen el momento como un posible punto de inflexión: un ajuste de cuentas largamente esperado con una cultura que, durante décadas, ha difuminado la línea entre disciplina y daño en busca de la grandeza culinaria.

Algunos ya predicen un período inquietante para la industria, con señalamientos hacia otros chefs de reputación cuestionable. Eso podría tener repercusiones adicionales en un sector de por sí en problemas, donde los precios cada vez más altos reducen los márgenes de ganancia y alejan a los clientes.

“Este es un momento crucial para nuestra industria, porque todos lo estamos analizando en tiempo real”, dijo Adrienne Cheatham, chef nominada al premio James Beard y coanfitriona del podcast The Chef’s Cut, durante un episodio reciente. Este tipo de comportamientos se había “barrido bajo la alfombra durante demasiado tiempo”.

“Esto hace que muchos reflexionemos sobre experiencias pasadas, acerca de personas para las que trabajamos, conductas de otros momentos. Y probablemente también hará que algunos examinen su manera de actuar y se digan: ‘¿será que alguien vendrá por mí después?’”

Aunque no todos en la industria están en la misma sintonía, ya se han reportado casos de chefs y dueños de restaurantes cada vez más preocupados por narrativas similares, así como relatos anecdóticos de restaurantes que ahora evalúan preventivamente a los trabajadores por señales de alerta en su comportamiento.

Sea cual sea la consecuencia, Hassel Aviles, cofundador del grupo sin fines de lucro de defensa de la hospitalidad Not 9 to 5, considera importante que estas historias se compartan.

“Creo que si tienes miedo, eso dice mucho”, afirma Aviles, quien trabajó casi dos décadas en la industria de la hospitalidad. “¿Por qué no querríamos que la gente compartia historias de su experiencia en este sector?”.

“El problema es que el silencio no nos lleva a ninguna parte. Por eso ha sido así durante tanto tiempo”.

Antes de Redzepi, otros también habían sido señalados por crear cocinas hostiles, lo que provocó llamados periódicos al cambio y, en ocasiones, consecuencias.

En 2015, el chef francés Yannick Alléno negó acusaciones de abuso físico y acoso a su personal en Pavillon Ledoyen en París. Tom Kitchin, uno de los chefs más jóvenes en recibir una estrella Michelin, suspendió a dos miembros de su personal en sus restaurantes de Edimburgo en 2021 tras acusaciones de “comportamiento inaceptable”. La acción llevó al sindicato de chefs del Reino Unido, Unichef, a pedir a Michelin que considerara revocar estrellas otorgadas a restaurantes donde se reportaran abusos.

Pero el sistema que perm

Kid’s World Playground to Close for Maintenance

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Below is a press release from the City of Santa Barbara regarding the upcoming closure of Kid's World Playground for maintenance.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Kid’s World, the 8,000-square-foot wooden playground within Alameda Park, will be closed for regularly scheduled maintenance from Tuesday, April 7, through Friday April 17. The unique all-wood structure requires a special maintenance regimen to ensure it can hold up against the elements year after year.

During the closure, City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department staff will conduct a thorough inspection of the playground and make any necessary repairs before deep cleaning, re-staining, and resealing the structure. The closure will ensure enough time for the stain and sealant to cure properly and protect the wood from moisture damage. The closure has been timed to take place after spring break and before the annual Earth Day Festival to reduce the impact on local families who use the playground.

Kid’s World is expected to reopen the afternoon of Friday, April 17.

Kid’s World, Santa Barbara’s largest playground, was constructed in 1993 by hundreds of community volunteers under the direction of Leathers and Associates, a firm recognized for its imaginative playground designs. The playground was built in just one week, with significant input from local residents and children who helped inform the design. Tiles featuring the handprints of children who participated in planning and construction remain visible around the structure. In 2018, Kid’s World underwent a full renovation to comply with updated accessibility requirements and building codes.

For more places to enjoy in the city of Santa Barbara, visit Parks & Recreation Spaces (SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Parks).

Traducción al español:

SANTA BÁRBARA, Calif. – Kid’s World, el parque infantil de 8,000 pies cuadrados dentro de Alameda Park, estará cerrado por mantenimiento programado del martes 7 de abril al viernes 17 de abril. La estructura única, completamente de madera, requiere un régimen de mantenimiento especial para garantizar que pueda soportar las inclemencias del tiempo año tras año.

Durante el cierre, el personal del Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara realizará una inspección completa del parque infantil y llevará a cabo las reparaciones necesarias antes de limpiar a fondo, volver a teñir y sellar la estructura. Este cierre asegura que el tinte y el sellador tengan el tiempo suficiente para curarse correctamente y proteger la madera contra daños por humedad. El mantenimiento se ha programado después de las vacaciones de primavera y antes del festival del día de la Tierra (Earth Day Festival), para reducir el impacto en las familias locales que utilizan el parque.

Se espera que Kid’s World reabra la tarde del viernes 17 de abril.

Kid’s World, el parque

City of Goleta Issues Temporary Parking Restrictions for Deltopia Weekend

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Below is a press release from the City of Goleta regarding upcoming parking restrictions for the surrounding areas and neighborhoods around Isla Vista.

GOLETA, Calif. – The City of Goleta’s temporary parking permit program returns once again for Deltopia. The unsanctioned event in Isla Vista is usually held the weekend after students return from their Spring Break, and this year it is anticipated for Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 5th. Over the past several years, a temporary permit-only on-street parking program for Goleta residents near Isla Vista was implemented and deemed successful in easing the impacts felt by residents. Restricted parking will be in effect from Noon on Friday, April 3rd through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 5th.

Parking permits are issued for the Goleta neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista: University 1 and University 2 neighborhoods including the Cannon Green Condominium complex. The area requiring permit includes Hollister Avenue to the southern City limit (generally Whittier Drive), from Cannon Green Drive (including those cul-de-sac streets on the west side of Cannon Green Drive) to Storke Road. 

Courtesy of the City of Goleta

Each impacted Goleta household will receive two passes in their mailbox by Friday, March 27th.  The parking permits are required to be taped to the inside of the vehicle’s driver’s side window for vehicles parked on the street during restricted hours. Vehicles parked in private driveways do not require a permit. Should Deltopia move to the following weekend, the restrictions will be in place from Noon on Friday, April 10th to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 12th.

Signage will be posted on the streets in advance to remind residents, and electronic message boards will be at several entrances to the University 1 and 2 neighborhoods. Vehicles parked on the street not displaying the appropriate permit will be subject to ticketing and/or towing. 

Similar to last year, Girsh Park will be issuing daytime permits to those attending organized activities at the park on April 4th. Affected families will receive their permits ahead of time from their leagues.

If you live in the area designated to receive a parking permit and have n

Hotel Bed Tax Revenue Remains Strong for Santa Barbara

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The latest hotel bed tax figures are out for Santa Barbara and they are up.

The City Finance Department says the bed tax, or transient occupancy tax (TOT), was above the projection of $2 million by about 10 percent. For the fiscal year dating back to July 2024, the fees have exceeded expectations in every month but one.

The TOT is a key component to the city's annual general revenue. This uptick comes at a time when there are serious funding concerns across the board due to a variety of changes in the financial picture including cuts from the federal and state governments.

The highest income month in the fiscal year so far has been January, exceed almost 34 percent.

The lowest was September of 2024 which was down about three percent.

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