Noozhawk republishes news articles from CalMatters on state and local policy issues that impact Santa Barbara County readers.

Reeling from destructive wildfires, California lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials ...

To many ecologists, economists and other experts on California wildfire risk, the vow to rebuild is part of a familiar ...

Ben Allen and Henry Stern, but so far they have not heard from Newsom on ... had "demonstrated inconsistent treatment compliance" over the last few years at the California Substance Abuse Treatment ...

Ben Allen and Henry Stern, but so far they have not heard ... treatment compliance" over the last few years at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran ...

Henry IV will open at Theatre For a New Audience this month, with performances running January 26 - March 2 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center. Henry IV, Part One is one of Shakespeare’s most ...

“Home Alone” star Daniel Stern is best known for his role as bungling burglar Marv, having shot to fame while starring alongside Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pesci in the 1990 holiday hi ...

Howard Stern has been on Sirius XM for 19 years. His latest five-year deal ends in December. Sirius XM has fortified its offerings with deals for popular podcasts, providing protection if Stern ...

Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of bills that crossed his desk last year. Among the legislation Newsom signed into law ...