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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Despite issues over the purpose for launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the goal to get launch numbers up for SpaceX continues to be at odds with the California Coastal Commission.

The Commission meets this week in Calabasas with the Vandenberg issue set for Thursday. There is a 177-page report on the current status, plans and positions.

Meetings earlier this year and last year about the topic drew comments from outspoken residents who are unhappy when the boosters from the Falcon 9 rockets come down both on offshore platforms and an on-base location that creates a sonic boom.

The increased rocket launches are expected to be close to 100 per year. Not all create sonic booms.

The other key issue is the impacts on marine life along the coast. Vandenberg says it is studying the issue and preparing a report as it relates to the launches, and sonic booms.

A sound study by Brigham Young University and Cal State Bakersfield shows impacts from the sounds are mainly detected in Southern Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.

Vandenberg says  the study “collects data from up to 28 acoustic monitoring stations across 500 square miles encompassing Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. The study seeks to inform how launch trajectory, rocket size and atmospheric conditions influence the sonic boom footprint south and southeast of VSFB during the Falcon 9 rocket’s ascent. “

Vandenberg and the commission dispute where the line is drawn between rocket launches for the Starlink program for increased cell phone reliability and rocket launches for Department of Defense programs.

Most of the launches are in a low earth orbit and very visible from Southern California. The booster rocket separation and drop down to the ocean are often seen with the naked eye at night.

Boosters can come down in a safe way to be reused both off Baja California or at the Santa Barbara County base. Right now it is one booster. A launch pad change on the base for the Falcon Heavy rocket would bring back two boosters.

The launch schedule has gone up dramatically in the last two years.

SpaceX is a federal contractor and says the commission does not have an oversight, even though the commission does not agree that the launches are all covered by this interpretation. 

Since early this month, 38 rocket launches have taken place at the base. 33 of them were connected to  SpaceX.

Four more are scheduled between today and August 22.

At Santa Barbara’s Shoreline Park,  there  were many people familiar with or annoyed by the sonic booms. Rebecca Goebel was out walking her dog and said, “the boom is the scariest. It definitely scares us. The house shakes  the dog, my dog kind of knows it and gets freaked out.”

One resident said more advanced notice would ease her nerves. Judy Light said, “there’s so much going on in the world right now.   I would like to know it would be very helpful.  to get a  text and to know this is happening.”

The starlink satellites can help with telecommunications  in underserved countries and when hearing that, it slightly changes the opinions of some of the people who are annoyed by the sonic booms.

Linda Locker said, “if it is to help people I am all for it, but for  people living  close by it is extremely disruptive and intrusive. “

A visitor familiar with the project, Carol Epstein said, “so if they can help with the satellites and  with communications you know,  global communications is very important, some of these  poor other countries have none.”

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Tracy Lehr

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Hollywood Beach homeowners have plastered their Ventura County neighborhood near Oxnard with signs opposing an Army Corps of Engineers project.

The signs read: “Stop Fencing Hollywood Beach. The Army Corps will be installing permanent ropes and posts on Hollywood Beach. Email the Army Corps to stop!”

The signs also feature a QR code linking to https://savehollywoodbeach.com.

Residents with signs in beachfront yards oppose a plan they say calls for as much as 19 acres of dune habitat restoration. The Army Corps says the project would include permanent fencing to protect the endangered Western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern, as well as the removal of nonnative plants such as ice plant and invasive grasses.

Army Corps biologist Natalie Martinez Takishita said the Hollywood Beach Restoration Plan is designed to meet federal mitigation requirements under the Endangered Species Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act, and would include “symbolic fencing and signage… standard practice to aid with restoration success while maximizing public access.”

But residents fear the “symbolic” fencing will be permanent and will restrict public use of a beach they say has been open and shared with wildlife for decades.

“This fight isn’t just about one beach in California. It’s a dangerous precedent,” said resident Jody Fisher Sero during a recent virtual public outreach meeting. “If a federal agency can disregard overwhelming public opposition to fence off Hollywood Beach, it can happen in any community in our state.”

Some homeowners also object to the use of herbicides to remove nonnative vegetation, noting that glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup—was listed in earlier project documents. “Glyphosate is classified as carcinogenic,” said resident Katherine Ulish. “I don’t understand why you would spray poison on a beach zoned for public recreational purposes.”

Others worry the creation of low-profile, man-made dunes could block ocean views, reduce property values and make it harder for residents and visitors to reach the water. Local realtor Ann Howorth told the Corps that permanent fencing and restricted access “can reduce property values by 20 to 25%,” amounting to “a decrease of a million dollars or more” for higher-end homes.

Several speakers questioned why Hollywood Beach is the focus when dredging has been performed every other year and temporary nesting-season fencing has been used successfully to protect the birds. “Why here and why now?” asked longtime resident Steve Katz. “The dredging has been going on for decades… What was going on before?”

Other residents suggested moving the project to nearby stretches of state-owned shoreline. “There are plenty of other sites within 10 miles that already have suitable habitat and wouldn’t disrupt one of the most accessible and well-loved public beaches in Ventura County,” said Sharon Levy.

In a dredging permit, the Army Corps referred to the plan as The Channel Islands and Port Hueneme Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project Dune Habitat Restoration. Some residents also take issue with that name, saying the project’s focus has shifted toward expanding bird habitat.

Tank Sears, a lifelong resident, said neighbors only learned the scope of the plan after noticing unusual activity on the beach. “There has been no public meeting, no community mailers, no transparent outreach,” he said. “We were shut out of it completely.”

The Army Corps says it will use public feedback from the meeting to refine the plan before awarding a contract.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Gabe Vincent has some great memories as a player at UC Santa Barbara and the 2018 Gauchos graduate was more than happy to host his 2-day camp at Santa Barbara High School.

“I’m blessed to be back in SB,” smiled Vincent. “This community embraced me during my time here, probably long overdue that we came back and did a camp here so I’m excited for this to be the first one.”

Vincent is preparing for his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He told the campers that many of the drills they learn are the exact ones that the NBA veteran does on a daily basis.

“Parents are bringing them here and we don’t want to waste their time either, we want the kids to get better, growing in the game is one of the most important parts of our camp,” said Vincent.

The Gabe Vincent Skills Clinic has two sessions, one for 5th-8th graders and the other one is for high school players.

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Ryder Christ

SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Congressman Salud Carbajal faced pointed questions about his position on the war in Gaza during a town hall meeting at Allan Hancock College on Thursday night.

The discussion came as Gaza’s death toll surpassed 61,000 since October 2023, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, and humanitarian agencies warn that famine-level conditions are unfolding across the territory.

The event, part of Carbajal’s regular outreach to Central and South Coast constituents, covered topics ranging from federal budget cuts to local concerns. But at least a dozen demonstrators from various groups, including the Central Coast Antiwar Coalition, repeatedly spoke out of turn, urging him to take a stronger stance against U.S. military aid to Israel.

They are calling on Carbajal to label the war a genocide and to end U.S. military aid to Israel until what they described as “crimes” are stopped, by co-sponsoring HR 3565, the Block the Bombs Act, introduced in May by Rep. Delia C. Ramirez, D-Ill., with 28 Democratic co-sponsors. Carbajal is not among them.

“Will you stand up for us, the people who believe that this is immoral, and vote against funding for the military of Israel so that they have to stop the fight? They have to do a ceasefire.” asked Gale McNeeely, a Santa Maria resident.

Carbajal began to answer, noting the complexity of the conflict, before protesters interrupted. “Some people argue, if you look historically, there’s been an intrusion and violation of civil rights of Palestinians on some level. Some people see it more than others,” Carbajal said, before he was interrupted again.

After the town hall, Carbajal expanded on his position, saying he “fundamentally oppose[s] the use of American weapons against civilians in Gaza” and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war, calling the targeting of unarmed families in humanitarian aid zones “abhorrent and [something that] must be universally condemned.”

He said he is reviewing proposals to strengthen oversight of U.S. military and humanitarian aid to ensure American weapons are not used against civilians while protecting Israeli communities from further attacks. Carbajal also urged the Trump administration to guarantee that food, medicine and clean water reach Gaza without delay, pursue diplomacy to end the war, and secure the release of all hostages.

“I will continue to call for humanitarian aid delivery and a permanent ceasefire to bring us closer to a lasting peace in the region,” he said.

In the meantime, the group is promoting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement to raise awareness and end support for what they describe as Israel’s oppression of Palestinians.

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Below is a press release from the City of Santa Maria regarding free Santa Maria Regional Transit rides for the back-to-school season

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) is helping local families get ready for the new school year by offering free rides on all SMRT routes, starting from Monday, August 11th to Friday, August 22nd, which aligns with the first two weeks of school in Santa Maria.

The back-to-school season can be an exciting and stressful time for parents and students, with many families juggling school drop-offs and their own daily commutes. By making all rides free the first two weeks of school, SMRT aims to make school commuting easier for students and parents/guardians.

“SMRT has seen an average of 22 percent increase in ridership year-over-year the last four years.  Public transit has been particularly popular with families with high school and junior high students,” Transit Services Manager Gamaliel Anguiano said. “This fall school year is looking to be another busy season, and we are happy to welcome back students into the ridership mix.”

All of Santa Maria’s high schools are served by public transit. Options include:

Pioneer Valley High School: served by Routes 2, 3, 9 and 13x

Santa Maria High School: served by Routes 4, 11A and 11B

Righetti, Saint Joseph and Delta High Schools: served by Routes 6 and 12x

Allan Hancock Community College: served by Routes 5, 7, 20 and 30

At the end of the Free Ride promotion, Regular fares for students are only $1.25 per trip, $3.00 for an Unlimited Ride All-Day Pass, or a 31-Day Unlimited Ride Monthly Pass is only $31. AHC students ride for free all year. Passes can be purchased at the SMRT Transit Center and at many of the school locations.

SMRT is committed to enhancing the quality of transportation services in Santa Maria and the surrounding regions. These smart and safe changes reflect the City’s dedication to ensuring accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation options for all residents. Santa Maria is a Smart City, Safe City.  For more information about SMRT, visit www.rideSMRT.org.

Department:                 Public Works / Transit Division

Contact Person:          Gamaliel Anguiano, Transit Services Manager

Telephone Number:     (805) 925-0951 ext. 2480

E-mail Address:           SMRTComments@cityofsantamaria.org

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SANTA MARIA, Calif. – Santa Maria Regional Tránsito (SMRT) está ayudando a las familias locales a prepararse para el nuevo año escolar ofreciendo viajes gratuitos en todas las rutas de SMRT, desde el lunes 11 de agosto hasta el viernes 22 de agosto, lo que coincide con las dos primeras semanas de clases en Santa María.

La vuelta al cole puede ser una época emocionante y estresante para padres y alumnos, ya que muchas familias tienen que compaginar el traslado de los niños al colegio con sus propios desplazamientos diarios. Al ofrecer viajes gratuitos durante las dos primeras semanas de clase, SMRT pretende facilitar el desplazamiento al colegio de alumnos y padres/tutores.

“SMRT ha registrado un aumento medio del 22 % en el número de pasajeros en los últimos cuatro años. El transporte público ha sido especialmente popular entre las familias con estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato”, afirmó Gamaliel Anguiano, director de servicios de transporte. “Este otoño se prevé otra temporada muy ajetreada, y estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes entre nuestros pasajeros.”

Todas las escuelas secundarias de Santa María cuentan con servicio de transporte público. Las opciones incluyen:

Pioneer Valley High School: servida por las rutas 2, 3, 9 y 13x

Santa Maria High School: servida por las rutas 4, 11A y 11B

Righetti, Saint Joseph and Delta High Schools: cubiertas por las rutas 6 y 12x

Allan Hancock Community College: cubiertas por las rutas 5, 7, 20 y 30

Al finalizar la promoción viaje gratuitos, las tarifas normales para estudiantes son de solo 1,25 $ por viaje, 3,00 $ por un pase ilimitado para todo el día o 31 $ por un pase mensual ilimitado para 31 días. Los estudiantes de AHC viajan gratis durante todo el año. Los pases se pueden adquirir en el SMRT Transit Center y en muchos de los centros escolares.

SMRT se compromete a mejorar la calidad de los servicios de transporte en Santa María y las regiones circundantes. Estos cambios inteligentes y seguros reflejan el compromiso de la Ciudad por garantizar opciones de transporte accesibles, fiables y asequibles para todos los residentes. Santa María es una Ciudad inteligente y segura.  Para obtener más información sobre SMRT, visite www.rideSMRT.org.

Departamento:                                     Obras Públicas / División de Tránsito

Persona de contacto:                          Gamaliel Anguiano, Gerente de Servicios de Tránsito

Número de teléfono:                            (805) 925-0951 ext. 2480

Dirección de correo electrónico:         SMRTComments@cityofsantamaria.org

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John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The popular urchin boating industry has had the opportunity to dock in a close location at the Santa Barbara harbor, but that is possibly changing.

A multi-year agreement expired last year but it was extended for another 12 months while the deal was reviewed.

The city says in a report, “since 1987, the north end of the Cabrillo Landing dock area of the Santa Barbara Harbor has been operated by the California Sea Urchin Commission (CSUC), Santa Barbara Chapter, to berth nine commercial fishing vessels under a license agreement with the Waterfront Department. The latest license agreement expired on August 31, 2024, and it is currently in holdover status.”

The Santa Barbara Waterfront Department is now allowing those fishing vessels to stay if the owners enter into a commercial fishing vessel docking agreement like the other boaters in the harbor.

If not, and if they allow their spot to be vacated, the city can allow another commercial fishing vessel in that location under the standard agreement.

The proposal went before the Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee recently and it will get some fine tuning before it goes to the full City Council for a discussion and vote.

If passed, extensive messaging will be going out to the fishing communities that would have an interest in this site and as they open up, one of the nine slips as commercial fishing slips, to be governed under the Commercial Fishing Policy as Slip Permits.

The urchin fishing industry in Santa Barbara is known throughout the world. “Santa Barbara urchins are recognized globally as super high quality. We have really phenomenal grounds at San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz  and Anacapa Island,” said Chris Voss, the President of the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara.

As far as any significant changes going forward, nothing is expected. Voss said, “the current fleet will will continue to fish out of this space, and these are now nine dedicated commercial slips that are added to the existing 45 that we have.”

Picking a new commercial vessel if a slip opens will be done randomly. 

Waterfront Business Manager Cesar Barios told the Ordinance Committee, “if we have new additions today and a new addition in three months from now, the chances will be the same because it will be a lottery so longevity in the process won’t affect the outcome.”

The logistics involved in the slips and where they are located has Voss pointing out, “not all of them are of are of the same quality and characteristics. There’s some real low value slips here.”

The Santa Barbara urchins are in local restaurants but also sought after by chefs many miles away. You can buy them whole or buy a sample Saturday morning’s at the Fisherman’s Market on the harbor pier from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The council will vote on the slip agreement changes Tuesday at Santa Barbara City Hall.

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Jarrod Zinn

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. – Training exercises for police and fire departments are taking place in various locations in SLO county this week and over the weekend.

Some will continue next week.

In San Luis Obispo, a 20-acre property with 2 homes is in use for a structure fire training opportunity before it faces potential demolition, and that operation will be carried on through next week.

The police departments for Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach, plus California State Parks Rangers, Five Cities Fire Authority, and CAL FIRE, are staging training exercises at Calvary Chapel church and other Five Cities locations.

“This is training for critical incidents and responding to them,” says Sgt. Matt Goodman, Grover Beach Police detective and site coordinator. “Typically, the active shooter is what most people know as a critical incident that makes the headlines in the news.”

Calvary Chapel church in Arroyo Grande hosted the event Friday, and the lead pastor proudly served as the cook at lunchtime, praising the work of those in uniform who take the highest of risks every day.

“Our congregation believes deeply in law enforcement and what they do, so when they approached me and asked if they could do some kind of a training, I thought, yes, absolutely,” says Calvary Chapel pastor George Nevarez.

Authorities used press releases, social media and door-knocking to alert neighbors ahead of the training.

“I think it’s good for us to be transparent and share this information,” says Det. Sgt. Goodman. “I think it’s good for knowledge purposes.”

As for the training exercises themselves, a high level of realism is achieved with a combination of role players and tactical training technology.

“We have the ability to utilize equipment from a company called SB Tactical,” says Det. Sgt. Goodman. “The officers wear a vest that has sensors on it. They wear a shock belt and they have special firearms that only emit an IR laser. And the sensors absorb the laser and then it sends a signal to the shock vest and the officer will get that immediate response that they have been shot. You get 50,000 volts and a 10th of a second.”

Friday at Calvary Chapel was focused on piecemeal training and running drills.

Saturday is what they call ’Scenario Day,’ and they’ll be staging real-time active shooter exercises at grover beach elementary school.

These trainings happen every year.

Program instructors say they’re an essential part of preparation for the critical, fast decisions police officers, firefighters and rangers have to make, sometimes in life-or-death situations.

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Below is a press release from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District regarding a Air Quality Alert.

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is issuing an Air Quality Alert because of unhealthy air quality conditions caused by the Canyon Fire. Impacted areas may include, but are not limited to, Piru, Fillmore and Santa Paula.

Smoke from the Canyon Fire has caused air quality to fall into the unhealthy range for the general population, as measured by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air Quality Index (AQI). Smoke and ash from wildfires contain very small particles — particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less — that can harm the lungs and heart.

The district sent text messages this morning through the Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Alert System telling those in Piru that the NowCast AQI had reached an Unhealthy for all level.

Conditions deteriorated overnight and in the early morning today when winds switched direction toward Ventura County. This afternoon, Aug 9, onshore winds will return and help to remove smoke from the Santa Clara River Valley.

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County will continue to impact background air quality levels across portions of Ventura County.

The district issues Air Quality Alerts when the AQI has reached or is forecast to reach an unhealthy level for all. A lower AQI can affect sensitive groups. This includes children, older adults and people with heart disease or respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.

The alert is in effect until conditions improve.

When air quality reaches an unhealthy level or when you see or smell smoke, Ventura County Public Health and the district recommend that everyone:

Stay indoors as much as possible, preferably in a clean room with an indoor air filtration device where you can avoid cooking or burning candles.

Close all windows and doors that lead outside unless it is extremely hot.

Operate home and car air conditioners in recycle or recirculation mode. Close the fresh air intake and replace dirty filters.

Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. If you must work outside, wear a properly fitted N-95 mask.

Drink plenty of fluids.

A lower range of AQI can affect sensitive groups. This includes children, older adults and people with diabetes or heart or lung conditions.

The very small particles that pose a danger are PM 2.5, particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less. An AQI forecast for PM 2.5 reflects what is possible for a 24-hour day. At times, air quality is likely to be better or worse than what is indicated for the entire period. Levels of smoke and particles and the areas affected will vary over time. Conditions can change rapidly depending on winds.

For real-time data on air quality, check the AirNow NowCast AQI at airnow.gov or fire.airnow.gov. AirNow uses hourly data from the district’s five monitoring stations throughout the county to provide air quality information for the surrounding regions.

To sign up for the Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Alerts, text “SMOKE” for English or “HUMO” for Spanish, Mixteco and Zapoteco messages to 855-522-0034.

People can get Daily Air Quality Forecasts from the district by signing up to receive emails at VCAPCD.org or by following the district on the social platform X.

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VENTURA, Calif. – El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación Atmosférica del Condado de Ventura emite una Alerta de Calidad del Aire debido a las condiciones insalubres causadas por el Incendio Canyon. Las zonas afectadas incluyen, entre otras, Piru, Fillmore y Santa Paula.

El humo del incendio Canyon ha provocado que la calidad del aire se encuentre en un nivel insalubre para la población general, según el Índice de Calidad del Aire (ICA) de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA). El humo y las cenizas de los incendios forestales contienen partículas muy pequeñas (materia particulada con un diámetro de 2,5 micrómetros o menos) que pueden dañar los pulmones y el corazón.

Esta mañana, el distrito envió mensajes de texto a través del Sistema de Alerta de Humo de Incendios Forestales para Trabajadores Agrícolas avisando a los habitantes de Piru que el Índice de Calidad del Aire NowCast había alcanzado un nivel de No saludable para todos.

Las condiciones empeoraron durante la noche y la madrugada de hoy, cuando los vientos cambiaron de dirección hacia el condado de Ventura. Esta tarde, 9 de agosto, los vientos terrestres regresarán y ayudarán a disipar el humo del valle del río Santa Clara.

El humo del incendio Gifford en el condado de Santa Bárbara seguirá afectando los niveles de calidad del aire de fondo en partes del condado de Ventura.

El distrito emite Alertas de Calidad del Aire cuando el ICA alcanza o se prevé que alcance un nivel insalubre para todos. Un ICA bajo puede afectar a grupos vulnerables, como niños, adultos mayores y personas con enfermedades cardíacas o respiratorias como asma, enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y enfisema.

La alerta está vigente hasta que mejoren las condiciones.

Cuando la calidad del aire alcanza un nivel nocivo para la salud o cuando ve u huele humo, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Ventura y el distrito recomiendan que todos:

• Permanezca en el interior tanto como sea posible, preferiblemente en una habitación limpia con un dispositivo de filtración de aire interior donde pueda evitar cocinar o quemar velas.• Cierre todas las ventanas y puertas que den al exterior, a menos que haga mucho calor.• Utilice el aire acondicionado de su casa y del coche en modo de reciclaje o recirculación. Cierre la entrada de aire fresco y cambie los filtros sucios.Evite actividades intensas al aire libre. Si debe trabajar al aire libre, use una mascarilla N-95 bien ajustada.• Beber mucho líquido.

Un rango inferior del ICA puede afectar a grupos sensibles, como niños, adultos mayores y personas con diabetes o afecciones cardíacas o pulmonares.

Las partículas muy pequeñas que representan un peligro son PM 2.5, material particulado con un diámetro de 2.5 micrómetros o menos. Un pronóstico del ICA para PM 2.5 refleja la probabilidad de un día de 24 horas. En ocasiones, es probable que la calidad del aire sea mejor o peor que la indicada para todo el período. Los niveles de humo y partículas, así como las zonas afectadas, variarán con el tiempo. Las condiciones pueden cambiar rápidamente según el viento.

Para obtener datos en tiempo real sobre la calidad del aire, consulte el AQI de AirNow NowCast en (se abre en una nueva pestaña)airnow.gov o (se abre en una nueva pestaña)fuego.airnow.govAirNow utiliza datos horarios de las cinco estaciones de monitoreo del distrito en todo el condado para proporcionar información sobre la calidad del aire para las regiones circundantes.

Para inscribirse para recibir las alertas de humo de incendios forestales para trabajadores agrícolas, envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra “SMOKE” para mensajes en inglés o “HUMO” para mensajes en español, mixteco y zapoteco a 855-522-0034.

Las personas pueden obtener pronósticos diarios de la calidad del aire del distrito registrándose para recibir correos electrónicos en VCAPCD.org o siguiendo al distrito en la plataforma social X.

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Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Over 400 people attended a memorial concert Sunday, in honor of their late friend David Mendoza.

“Dave was always someone who connected people in his life. And now he’s connecting people, you know, now that he’s gone,” said Sarah Morisano, who lives in Los Angeles.  Dave was a dedicated teacher, working for the Santa Barbara Unified School District for 22 years. He taught music to elementary school kids and math to high schoolers. He was a loving husband and father of two. He passed away in May at 49-years-old. His wife Angie Bertucci says he was unlike anyone she’s ever met.  She honored his legacy by bringing his bands back together during the weekend of Fiesta.  “I really wanted to pick songs that not only were meaningful to him and to us, but songs that could bring the audience and that we could all sing and cry and shout together, you know?” said Bertucci. The concert was a way for friends to process their grief collectively. “There’s something really powerful in having your grief be witnessed. And I feel a sense of like holding on to the unexpected nature of the death. And I felt a relief through the tears, the relief being able to hold your hand, to be able to look and see an entire theater full of people, like there’s something in that that feels like an acknowledgment at the gravity of the loss,” said Pauline Peck, who lives in Santa Barbara.

“I brought in a sound healer to kind of set a vibration and a tone and then invite people to, like, take this, like, collective breath and really, like, remind us that we have to help each other,” said Angie Bertucci. “It helped everyone just move through it and like and not just feel the sadness of it, but also just like the the part that he touched all of our lives in a positive way,” said Jeff Citro, who lives in Santa Barbara.

Now that the concert has wrapped, Angie is taking it day by day, now a single mom and sole breadwinner for her two kids. “It’s living the rest of my life right now without him. That’s so hard. But being in that world, man, playing our music, talking with our friends, like that’s a good stuff,” said Bertucci. To support David Mendoza’s GoFundMe click here.

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Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. – Oxnard Police officers are searching for a missing adult last seen on August 6 at the 5400 block of Henry Place.

Antonio Ramirez, 44, stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs about 240 pounds and went missing around noon on August 6 with his current clothing unknown, according to the OPD.

The OPD is asking the public for help finding Ramirez and those with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact them.

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