The Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria has burned more than 65,000 acres and is 3% contained.

Another bear sighting in Carp, about a half-mile from where bear activity was detected two weeks ago.

The Carpinteria City Council has set up an ad-hoc committee to address future confrontations with federal immigration police.

The "Dignity Act of 2025" seeks to reform immigration law but doesn't address ICE raids.

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