By Auzinea Bacon, David Goldman, CNN

(CNN) — The price of oil rose to its highest level since July 2022 Sunday evening as the Trump administration suggested the war with Iran could last several more weeks and President Donald Trump called on the international community for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 2.9% to about $106.12 a barrel. US oil rose 2.6% to $101.53.

The US and Israel-led war in Iran has now entered its third week, causing the biggest oil disruption in history. The Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway controlled by Iran, has been effectively shut for oil tankers to pass through since the start of the war. About 20% of the world’s oil supply flows through the chokepoint.

The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to assuage concerns about shipping flows. Trump has said that the US will send naval forces to escort and protect oil tankers as they travel out of the Middle East. But the administration has recently conceded that it could take weeks before the Navy is prepared to begin that endeavor.

Trump on Saturday in a Truth Social post asked other countries to help coordinate a reopening of the strati to restore the flow of oil, “so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well.”

Oil prices tend to be more volatile in after-hours trading, as speculators hedge positions when volume is lower. Last Sunday, oil nearly hit $120 a barrel before settling near $100 during the day on Monday.

Trump added on Saturday in a Truth Social post that the US will coordinate with other countries in the region to restore the flow of oil, “so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well.”

But Iran has ramped up pressure, including laying mines in the strait and saying it will strike any US-linked oil and gas infrastructure. And tankers have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on February 28.

The United States has also bombarded Kharg Island, home to most of Iran’s oil production. But the Trump administration said it has spared Iran’s oil production for now.

Also over the weekend, the administration made several efforts to expand US production to counteract rising fuel prices. On Saturday, it approved a new BP project off America’s Gulf coast — the company’s first new project since the Deepwater Horizon disaster. And Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed Sable Offshore Corp. to restart its offshore oil rigs and pipelines off the coast of Southern California.

The International Energy Agency member countries also agreed Wednesday to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil. It’s the agency’s largest collective action, but oil from the Americas and European countries won’t be released until the end of March.

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By Kyle Feldscher, CNN

(CNN) — It’s Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament as March Madness fully descends on the sports world.

Here are the seeds, matchups, times and locations for the First Four and opening round games tipping off later on this week.

East

• No. 1 Duke vs. No. 16 Siena on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. Duke is the tournament’s top overall seed.
• No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 TCU on Thursday in Greenville
• No. 5 St. John’s vs. No. 12 Northern Iowa on Friday in San Diego, California
• No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 California Baptist University on Friday in San Diego
• No. 6 Louisville vs. No. 11 South Florida on Thursday in Buffalo, New York
• No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 14 North Dakota State on Thursday in Buffalo
• No. 7 UCLA vs. No. 10 University of Central Florida on Friday in Philadelphia
• No. 2 UConn vs. No. 15 Furman on Friday in Philadelphia

West

• No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 16 Long Island University on Friday in San Diego
• No. 8 Villanova vs. No. 9 Utah State on Friday in San Diego
• No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 12 High Point on Friday in Portland, Oregon
• No. 4 Arkansas vs. No. 13 Hawaii on Friday in Portland
• No. 6 BYU vs. No. 11 Texas/North Carolina State on Thursday in Portland. Texas and North Carolina State will play in the First Four on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio.
• No. 3 Gonzaga vs. No. 14 Kennesaw State on Thursday in Portland
• No. 7 Miami (Florida) vs. No. 10 Missouri on Friday in St. Louis
• No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 15 Queens on Friday in St. Louis

Midwest

• No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 University of Maryland, Baltimore County/Howard on Thursday in Buffalo. UMBC and Howard will play in the First Four on Tuesday in Dayton.
• No. 8 Georgia vs. No. 9 Saint Louis on Thursday in Buffalo
• No. 5 Texas Tech vs. No. 12 Akron on Friday in Tampa, Florida
• No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 13 Hofstra on Friday in Tampa
• No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 11 Miami (Ohio)/SMU on Friday in Philadelphia. Miami and SMU will play in the First Four on Wednesday in Dayton.
• No. 3 Virginia vs. No. 14 Wright State on Friday in Philadelphia
• No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 10 Santa Clara on Friday in St. Louis
• No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Tennessee State on Friday in St. Louis

South

• No. 1 Florida vs. No. 16 Prairie View A&M/Lehigh on Friday in Tampa. Prairie View A&M and Lehigh will play in the First Four on Wednesday in Dayton
• No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa on Friday in Tampa
• No. 5 Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 McNeese on Thursday in Oklahoma City
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ORCUTT, Calif. - Roy’s Orcutt Yogurt Shop is open in Old Town Orcutt.

It’s at 120 E Clark Ave across from Kay’s Country Kitchen, next to the 76 Gas Station at the S Broadway St crossing.

It’s owned by an Orcutt family named after their pet dog that brings them joy.

The grand opening was on March 14, 2026.

It opened with chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter, mango, birthday cake, mint, coffee, oatmeal cookie and wildberry flavors plus a non-dairy strawberry option.

It has a growing collection of pet photos brought in by customers, known as “Friends of Roy.”

Click here for more information.

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Las estrellas de cine ya empiezan a arribar este domingo a la alfombra roja del Dolby Theatre de Los Ángeles, California para asistir a los premios Oscar 2026.

La gala tiene como presentador a Conan O’Brien, quien repite por segundo año consecutivo.

A continuación, imágenes de las estrellas más glamurosas que arriban a la ceremonia de los premios de la Academia.

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Maria Police arrested two people on Friday and another on Saturday for various crimes.

SMPD officers arrested the first person after a report of someone armed with a knife who threatened a victim at the Azure Apartment complex just after 5:00 p.m. Friday.

The suspect left the building, and SMPD detectives found them two hours later, before they tried violently resisting and fighting officers.

SMPD officers used a taser to take them into custody with a restraint. One SMPD officer suffered injuries during the struggle and was released from Marian Hospital after evaluation.

The suspect's recent violent criminal activity led to a bail increase request and approval.

The second arrest happened just before 9:30 p.m. Friday at the 400 block West Taylor Street due to a residential burglary.

A landlord called for a tenant who'd left for work, and had money stolen from him inside the home by a family member, according to the SMPD.

The SMPD then found the suspect in Santa Maria and arrested the 28-year-old for the residential burglary charge.

The third SMPD arrest came just before 7:00 p.m. Saturday where officers arrested someone armed that stole a dog.

The suspect tried to flee on foot and shouted that he had a handgun before SMPD officers eventually took him into custody without incident.

SMPD officers found no weapon in the search and noone was injured from the incident.

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