Air Tankers, Copters Bombard Scherpa Blaze
Nearly 220,000 gallons of retardant pumped by Santa Maria crews into red skies.
Nick Welsh
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Scherpa, Sherpa, or Chirpa?
The ranch’s real name means “Lucky Strike,” a California gold rush expression.
Advanced Leak Detection Ordered for Ruptured Plains Pipeline
Federal agency seeks quicker discovery of oil spills.
Sola Street Bike Route Approved
After major pushback from Micheltorena neighbors, City Hall reworked its plan.
The Lone Woof
How Gavin Newsom will exploit Orlando to beat the NRA.
Mental Health Advocates Push for More in Budget Hearing
Their demands got Supervisor Adam’s goat.
No Assisted Suicide at Cottage
Hospital opts out of voluntary new law.
Methadone Program Blasted
Number of people treated jumps; so do complaints.
Pipeline Company Moves to Seal Grand Jury Transcripts
Plains All American skirmishes to conceal names.
Banking on Phantom Lake Cachuma Water
Grand Jury issues grim report on future supplies and upcoming challenges.
