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

Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. About 88,000 ...

Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to ...

The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state ...

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring ...

Gardeners, housekeepers and car wash workers living paycheck to paycheck are out of work as LA fires damaged homes and ...

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

Newsom is facing sharp criticism over the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Newsweek writers decide if he should face a recall.

Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state ...