Tree down on Highway 101

However, Ms. Brand never actually saw who threw the rock that broke the window, and prosecutors have declined to charge the defendant with that offense despite Rudy’s willingness to press charges.

“We don’t have enough evidence to prove a vandalism (incident) beyond a reasonable doubt, so that charge has not been filed for the broken window,” Ms. Branch said previously.

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SANTA BARBARA — The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

The legendary New Orleans ensemble is commemorating its six decades of music with its “Pass It On — 60th Anniversary Musical Celebration” tour. The band was formed by Allan Jaffe, who bought a New Orleans building with his wife, Sandra, and named it Preservation Hall. The band has toured with singer Josh Groban and has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, The Grateful Dead and many other renowned musicians. Today, the ensemble is led by Allan’s son, Ben Jaffe.

While traditional New Orleans jazz remains the band’s core focus, the ensemble also explores original compositions, AfroCuban rhythms, R&B influences and collaborations with artists beyond the jazz spectrum. Tickets cost $56 and $46 for general admission and $106 for VIP tickets, which include premier seating and a pre-show reception.

To purchase, go to lobero.org or call the Lobero box office at 805-963-0761.

— Dave Mason

SpaceX launch set for today

The SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, scheduled for Wednesday, has been delayed to today.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was rescheduled to take off at 10:52 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East. It is carrying 51 Starlink satellites, which are part of a program to provide internet access to 50 countries. The satellites will be placed in low Earth orbit. If the launch takes place today as scheduled, it will stream live at SpaceX.com, and you can watch a

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After the launch, the Falcon 9’s reusable first stage will land on the drone ship called Of Course I Still Love You.

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