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Santa Maria City Council Approves Resolution Expressing Support for Immigrant Community

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Maria City Council approved an official resolution on Tuesday night that expresses the city's support for immigrant residents of Santa Maria.

"It's a recognition that our immigrants play a central role in our cultural, social and economic fabric of the community," said Chuen Wu, Santa Maria Assistant City Manager. "It's a statement to the community, that they are important to us and that we support them."

The approval followed nearly 90 minutes of public comment that included several speakers who spoke about their concerns regarding immigration enforcement.

"There were many members of the community that showed up for public comment expressing, their concerns of immigration control and in particular, what they've seen as far as what ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers have done throughout the nation," said Wu.

"There were a lot of comments that were expressed and a desire for our council to take action. Our council, they had deliberation on the topic and ultimately voted to approve the resolution supporting immigrants and may not have addressed all of the issues and questions and concerns of those that provide a public comment."

During public comment, Santa Maria Police Chief Christopher Williams addressed the council and audience members to state and clarify the practices and policies of the department as they relate to immigration and the immigrant community.

"The Santa Maria Police Department values and enforces all the state laws," said Williams. "It's been well established, as I've mentioned before in previous council members, as well as putting out social media posts, and speaking at community groups, that the Santa Maria Police Department does not collaborate, work or enforce any immigration laws, nor do we ask anyone that we make contact with what their immigration status is.

"The Santa Maria Police Department is committed to serving our community with honor, and we want everyone to know that they can contact the Santa Maria Police Department and seek assistance if they're a victim of a crime. If they need our assistance, we will be there for them."

Williams continued by describing how the SMPD has taken an robust outreach effort to build a positive relationship between the department and the immigrant community.

"We have taken many, many steps to try to build a bridge with the community," said Williams. "Including going out to the fields and engaging with the community, partnering with local Mexican radio stations, going to community events, welcoming committee community members to our National Night Out, and demonstrating time and time again that we support our community and we do not care what their status is whether they're legal or illegal in the United States."

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¿Qué es el curling? Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre uno de los deportes estrella de los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno

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Por Ben Morse, CNN

Cuando se celebran los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos de Invierno cada cuatro años, muchos deportes compiten por captar la atención de los espectadores de todo el mundo.

Sin embargo, hay uno en particular que parece cautivar a muchos en cada ocasión: el curling.

Ya sea por el cepillado aparentemente frenético que se realiza frente a la piedra o por la increíble habilidad necesaria para deslizar las piedras con precisión en posiciones precisas desde tan lejos, el curling se convierte en un deporte imprescindible de la televisión.

El curling se ganó el apodo de “El Juego del Rugido”, por el ruido que emite la piedra de granito al deslizarse sobre el hielo.

Antes del inicio de la competición en Milán Cortina, estamos aquí para ayudarte a entender qué es el curling, el deporte que podría cautivar la imaginación del mundo en las próximas semanas.

Aunque no se pueden rastrear con precisión sus orígenes, se cree que el curling es un deporte que se originó en el siglo XVI.

Pinturas del artista flamenco Pieter Bruegel parecen representar una actividad similar al curling en estanques congelados.

En 1540, John McQuhin, notario de Paisley, Escocia, aparentemente presentó la primera evidencia escrita del curling.

Escrito en latín, McQuhin registró en su libro un desafío entre John Sclater, monje de la Abadía de Paisley, y Gavin Hamilton, representante del abad. Decía que Sclater lanzó una piedra sobre el hielo tres veces y afirmó estar listo para la contienda acordada.

Si bien no se puede determinar una fecha exacta, según la Federación Mundial de Curling, este deporte se practicaba en sus inicios en lagos y estanques congelados del norte de Europa.

Se popularizó en todo el mundo a medida que los migrantes escoceses introdujeron el curling en países con climas similares.

Las primeras reglas oficiales del curling se redactaron en Escocia y fueron adoptadas por el Grand Caledonian Curling Club, que se convirtió en el organismo rector del deporte, en 1838.

El club cambió su nombre a Royal Caledonian Curling Club en 1843, después de que la reina Victoria se aficionara al curling tras una demostración en el salón de baile del Palacio de Scone.

Aunque se han registrado partidos internacionales de curling desde el siglo XIX, los primeros partidos internacionales oficiales tuvieron lugar en los primeros Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de 1924 en Chamonix, Francia. Gran Bretaña derrotó a Suecia y Francia en lo que se aceptó retroactivamente como el debut olímpico del curling.

El curling también fue un deporte de demostración en los Juegos de Invierno de 1932, y posteriormente en 1988 y 1992, lo que significa que el deporte no se practicaba en competiciones por medallas.

No fue hasta 1992 que el Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) otorgó la categoría de medalla al curling masculino y femenino. Se introdujo en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de 1998 en Japón y se ha convertido en una disciplina habitual.

Las piedras de curling están hechas de un tipo especial de granito y pesan casi 20 kilos (aproximadamente 44 libras).

Cada jugador tiene su propio cepillo y un tipo de zapato específico para este deporte.

En cada par de zapatos, una suela se agarra bien al hielo, mientras que la otra es más resbaladiza (llamada slider), lo que permite a los jugadores deslizarse con la piedra al jugar.

Los jugadores utilizan el cepillo para barrer delante de la piedra y calentar su trayectoria, permitiéndole alcanzar una mayor distancia si así lo desean.

Según la Federación Mundial de Curling, un buen barrido puede permitir que una piedra alcance dos o tres metros (casi entre 6,5 y 10 pies) más que si no se barre.

El barrido también puede reducir la curvatura de la piedra y ayudar a que se mantenga

Carpinteria Residents on Alert With Armed Suspects on the Run

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CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Residents in Carpinteria are asked to be on alert for anything suspicious that may be connected to a major crime scene and car crash in the early morning hours.

There were several locations under investigation for hours following an early morning robbery, including farm fields and a cannabis growing site.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department says patrol units are still in the area seeking armed suspects. A message via X on line says:

Shelter in place and request to avoid the area has been lifted, however additional suspects remain outstanding and should be considered armed. Community members are encouraged to call 911 if they see anyone suspicious. Deputies will remain in the area.

It has not further details about the incident.

A search involved a Sheriff's helicopter, a drone unit, a K9 and multiple Sheriff's deputies, detectives and CHP officers took place before dawn this morning. One of the main areas is along Foothill Road around Cravens Lane, Via Real and Santa Monica Road.

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

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Another Round of King Tides Crash into the Coast

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - If you have noticed the full moon the last couple of nights, with it this month comes another round of king tides.

These are some of the highest tides of the year. Tuesday, there was also a push from the ocean swells, sending waves pounding into the breakwater wall in Santa Barbara.

Those on a walk there had to dodge the big spray of water that splashed over.

There were also many areas that saw the tide push well up on the beaches and in some cases into the coastal parking lots.

That included near the yacht club in Santa Barbara. No damage was reported and a newer rock wall in place has been a solid protection.

These waves have been known to have surprises in them and can be dangerous if you are too close during the peak activity which was in the mid-morning hours.

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