VIDEO: Several Hurt When Monster Waves Slam California Coast
Numerous California coastal towns were hit by massive waves Thursday, leaving people hurt and buildings damaged as a Pacific storm leaned into the area.
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Ventura County Pivots in Face of Lawsuit, Orders Gun Stores Reopened
Ventura County, California, pivoted on Friday, just days before a hearing was to be held on a request for a preliminary against the county’s decision to close gun stores during the coronavirus shutdown.
Southern California Highway Named After Obama
A five-mile section of the 134 Ventura freeway has been renamed after 44th President, and former local student, Barack Obama.
Southern California Police Department Releases Video Discouraging Giving to Panhandlers
The Ventura Police Department posted a video to their Facebook page, encouraging locals to give to charities rather than offer money directly to the poor.
Thomas Fire Set to Become California’s Largest Ever: Accuweather
The Thomas fire, which has scorched more that 270,000 acres in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties in Southern California, is set to become the largest in the Golden State’s history, according to predictions by AccuWeather.com.
Thomas Fire Is Now Second-Largest in California History
The Thomas fire, which continues to ravage Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, is now officially the second-worst in the history of California — and is rapidly closing in on the top spot.
Firefighters Appear to Win Weekend Battle with Thomas Fire
Firefighters appear to have succeeded in their epic battle to prevent the Thomas fire from sweeping into coastal towns in Santa Barbara County, including the city of Santa Barbara itself.
California Wildfires to Cost $180 Billion This Year
With firefighters gaining the upper hand as “red flag” winds die down, it appears that the bill for this year’s California wildfire season will come in at around $180 billion.
Bernie Sanders: ‘I Look Forward to Defeating’ Trump in a Debate
“We asked Donald Trump if he would be prepared to debate and it appears that Donald Trump is prepared to debate. And I’m very excited about it. And I think I have to rent out the largest stadium you have here in California,” Sanders told the roaring crowd.
Surfer Girl Rides Wave to Catch Burglar
California Surfer Jolie Bernal spotted a thief inside her best friend’s car, then caught a wave into shore and ran to confront him at Surfer’s Point on Saturday.
Some California Tarballs Linked To Santa Barbara Oil Spill
A few of over one hundred tarballs collected on some southern California beaches were tested found to have come from the Santa Barbara oil spill that occurred on May 19 just north of Refugio Beach. Some samples were also connected to naturally occurring ocean floor seepage.
