SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ivan Rasmussen has seen quite a bit in his 91 years, including the "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martin Luther King – but he has never seen the generosity he received recently in Santa Barbara.

These days after a sweeping career teaching, providing services abroad to nations in need and taking care of his health, he was still driving and enjoying his daily routine.

In late February however, his parked vehicle, about 23-years-old and wearing down, was destroyed by a reckless driver. Ivan came out of his senior housing that night with police lights blinking on De la Guerra St. and car parts on the ground. Another vehicle was also mashed up.

With limited funds, there was no immediate plan for a replacement.

His story made it to social media and thousands of people saw it. Hundreds commented to offer help where they could.

The plan became a reality when the non-profit Adam's Angels knew of a recently donated 2002 Infinity that needed a little sprucing up and a safety check. With that it was ready to go.

The call was made to Ivan who had no idea this kind of generosity and community outpouring was going on. The car was delivered in a heartwarming presentation.

Now he is back into his routine working out at the YMCA, going to the Farmers Market and UC Santa Barbara basketball games. He missed one game after the wreck, but had the "new" car in time for the final game of the year in the Thunderdome on campus, where he sat at half court.

Adam's Angels was formed during the COVID crisis to help seniors, veterans and the homeless as a priority with food, necessities and other forms of care as needed. Annually, a holiday season dinner is served to over 400 with the help of volunteers and donations.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Ivan Rasmussen has seen quite a bit in his 91 years, including the "I have a Dream" speech by Dr.Martin Luther King. But he has never seen the generosity he received recently in Santa Barbara.

These days after a sweeping career teaching, providing services abroad to nations in need and taking care of his health, he was still driving and enjoying his daily routine.

In late February however, his parked vehicle, about 23 years old and wearing down, was destroyed by a reckless driver. Ivan came out of his senior housing that night with police lights blinking on De la Guerra St. and car parts on the ground. Another vehicle was also mashed up.

With limited funds, there was no immediate plan for a replacement.

His story made it to social media and thousands of people saw it. Hundreds commented to offer help where they could.

The plan became a reality when the non-profit Adam's Angels knew of a recently donated 2002 Infinity that needed a little sprucing up and a safety check. With that it was ready to go.

The call was made to Ivan who had no idea this kind of generosity and community outpouring was going on. The car was delivered in a heartwarming presentation.

Now he is back into his routine working out at the YMCA, going to the Farmers Market and UC Santa Barbara basketball games when they are playing. He missed one game after the wreck, but had the "new" car in time for the final game of the year in the Thunderdome on campus, where he sat at half court.

Adam's Angels was formed during the COVID crisis to help seniors, veterans and the homeless as a priority with food, necessities and other forms of care as needed. Annually a holiday season dinner is served to over 400 with the help of volunteers and donations.

(More details, photos and video will be added here later today)

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LOMPOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The State of Vandenberg Address was held on base today.

Community leaders gathered for the annual presentation celebrating last year’s accomplishments and looking ahead to the next.

The base’s commander Col. Horne was followed by several other high ranking officials, outlining future plans and innovative goals.

Appetizers and social networking were facilitated before and after the formal event.

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Por Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español

Los premios Oscar reforzaron la seguridad de la gala de este domingo, según reportó Variety, luego de que el FBI emitiera una alerta advirtiendo a las fuerzas del orden de California sobre la posibilidad de un ataque con drones iraníes en medio del conflicto en curso en Medio Oriente.

El Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Los Ángeles ha evitado comentar la alerta del FBI, pero en un comunicado enviado al diario The Los Angeles Times las autoridades dijeron que el departamento seguía operando a un “nivel elevado de preparación y mantiene una mayor vigilancia”.

Según People, la seguridad en la gala de los premios Oscar involucrará a agentes del FBI y del Departamento de Policía de Los Angeles, drones de vigilancia y perros expertos en detectar explosivos. Los funcionarios, sin embargo, advirtieron de que no tienen información directa sobre una amenaza.

La edición 98 de los premios de la Academia se celebrará este domingo 15 de marzo en el Dolby Theatre en Los Ángeles, California, y se emitirá en más de 200 territorios en todo el mundo.

La ceremonia, presentada por O’Brien, se emitirá en directo en Estados Unidos por la cadena ABC y en streaming por la plataforma Hulu.

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