California Gov. Newsom should take 'no-brainer' action to crack down on wildfire lawlessness, DAs say
California district attorneys sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter requesting he take action on illegal price gouging schemes in ...
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State Farm Asks for More Insurance Rate Increases after L.A. Fires
State Farm, which already has rate increase requests pending, asked state officials to approve more insurance price increases ...
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$100,000 Grant Awarded to the Santa Barbara City Fire Department for New Emergency Response Equipment
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to purchase new extrication equipment. Known as the “jaws of life,” first responders use ...
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This week’s rainstorm helping quench parched hillsides, improving dangerously high wildfire conditions
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - This week's rainstorm is a welcome sight for many on the Central Coast, especially for firefighters and ...
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Santa Barbara Lights Up For Film Festival’s Opening Night
Spotlights pierced the rainy night skies Tuesday to declare the start of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.  The Arlington Theatre was packed ...
'Pineapple express' storm arrives in Southern California with even more rain expected next week
Forecasters say 'pineapple express' storm will probably be beneficial for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, helping to reduce ...