Kathakali Nandi

Kathakali Nandi

Kathakali Nandi is a news writer. She has a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and Print Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, and has worked in several prestigious media houses, like The Hindu, The Economic Times and HOTELS Magazine. She brings in more than 12 years of journalistic experience and has worked across cities like Chennai, New Delhi and Kolkata. She has written on several beats, including national affairs, health, education, culture and lifestyle, business and hospitality industry. Her extensive experience has helped her developed a nose for news and sharpened her skills in news writing, long-form articles, copy editing, page designing, planning newspaper layouts, and online journalism. When she is not writing or editing, she can be found lost in a book or obsessing about dogs.
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Santa Barbara Firefighters Rally Behind Captain’s Family After Daughter’s Cancer Diagnosis

The Santa Barbara County Firefighters Benevolent Foundation has come together to support Captain Ryan Thomas and his family during a health crisis. Captain Thomas’s 15-year-old daughter, Rylee, was recently admitted to Valley Children’s Hospital after her parents noticed something was…

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Oiled Seabirds Rescued After Slick Found Off Santa Barbara Coast

The International Bird Rescue is rescuing and treating several oiled seabirds after an oil slick of about one square mile was discovered off the Santa Barbara Coast, the organization announced on November 6, 2025.  Sixty-two oiled Western Grebes, long-necked diving…

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FAA Flight Reductions Could Disrupt Travel for Santa Barbara Passengers

Travelers flying out of Santa Barbara could face disruptions, with the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) advising passengers to check their flight status after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a temporary 10% reduction in flights at major U.S. airports.  The…

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University of California Workers Announce Two-Day Strike Over Wage and Affordability Concerns 

More than 86,000 University of California (UC) campus and health center employees will launch a two-day statewide strike on November 17 and November 18, 2025, according to a statement released on November 6, 2025.  The employees are protesting against the…

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Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Unanimously Approves Los Alamos Mixed-Use Project

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Meyer Mixed-Use Project in Los Alamos on November 5, 2025.  Located at the intersection of Bell Street and Augusta Street, the project plan includes a two-story mixed-use building. The ground floor…

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Charlie Sheen Cancels November 18 Live Show in Santa Barbara

Charlie Sheen has canceled his scheduled November 18, 2025, appearance at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara, the venue said in an update on its website.  The ‘Charlie Sheen: Alive on Stage’ show was part of Sheen’s tour schedule for…

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Churros 805 Expands to Lompoc with Second Dessert Shop

Lompoc has added a new dessert spot.  Churros 805 has opened its second location in Lompoc. Located at 425 North H Street, the shop celebrated its opening on November 1, 2025. The shop is open on all days of the…

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Three Retail Stores in San Luis Obispo County Cited for Selling Tobacco to Minors

Three retail stores in San Luis Obispo County were cited for selling tobacco products to minors during Halloween week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on November 5, 2025.  The Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with…

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