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Lompoc Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Burning Father to Death
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (323+ words) A Lompoc man who used a blowtorch to set his father on fire following an argument in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Joseph Ashley Garcia, 44, was sentenced by Judge Stephen Dunkle in Santa…...
The Massive Reservoir Behind America's Tallest Dam Nears Full Capacity Again
4+ week, 29+ min ago (426+ words) California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, reached over 99% capacity on Tuesday, May 12, with only two more feet of water needed for the lake to reach full capacity. This month, the lake was filled 122% compared to its average fullness level during mid-May....
Guided birding at Cerro Alto (May 30)
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (113+ words) edhat Guided birding at Cerro Alto (May 30) Los Padres Forest Watch is hosting a guided birding experience on Saturday, May 30 at Cerro Alto'widely recognized as one of the premier birding destinations in the country and a key stop along major…...
O. C. Medical Scan Provider Agrees to Pay $8. 3 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations It Unlawfully Paid Doctors Kickbacks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) An Orange County-based provider of medical scans has agreed to pay $8. 3 million plus additional money based on future revenue to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it violated federal law by paying referring cardiologists excessive fees to supervise positron emission…...
ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center In A Former California Prison
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (871+ words) Immigration and Customs Enforcement again has expanded in California's Central Valley, activating a new 700-bed detention facility operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group." Advocates say the agency began transferring immigrant detainees to the Mc Farland facility last week....
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces $11. 4 Million Drug Seizures Across California in 2026, As Fentanyl Crackdown Intensifies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) California National Guard (Cal Guard) has seized more than $11 million worth of illegal narcotics so far this year, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 28, 2026. Underscoring the state's ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and disrupt criminal organizations, Governor Newsom announced…...
California's Foster Care System is Buckling Under the Weight of This Unexpected Cost
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1036+ words) An insurance crisis continues to rattle California's foster care system, threatening to displace thousands of vulnerable children." Since 2024, more than two dozen nonprofits that recruit, train and support foster parents have shuttered across 13 counties, according to the California Department of…...
24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour Returns April 30th
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) has announced the return of its signature event, the 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour, taking place on Thursday, April 30th, from 5: 30 PM to 9: 30 PM. The event offers an immersive exploration of the city's culinary…...
Helicopter Crash at Santa Ynez Airport Leaves One with Minor Injuries
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (83+ words) A small helicopter crashed at Santa Ynez Airport late Friday afternoon, leaving its sole occupant with minor injuries, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The incident was reported at 5: 03 p. m. on Friday, March 13. The occupant was taken to a…...
Three Thousand Oaks Restaurants Cited for Serving Alcohol to Minors in Sting Operation
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) Alcoholic Beverage and Control (ABC) agents and deputies from the Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU), conducted a Minor Decoy operation in the City of Thousand Oaks. Nine licensed business establishments were investigated to verify the sale of alcoholic beverages…...