wildfires

The modified C-130 cargo planes served as air tankers. Crews from around the Western U.S. recently visited the Ventura County base to train for future wildfires.

The legislation would make it easier for utility companies to remove branches and trees that threaten power lines.

Ventura County is still in high fire season and hasn't dropped to winter preparedness levels yet.

Proposed bipartisan law would expand aerial firefighting capacity using surplus military planes and parts.

Wildfire preparedness town hall set for 5:30 Tuesday night at Solvang City Hall

Nonprofit donates nearly $100,000 drone system to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. It can drop small self-igniting plastic spheres to start backfires.

Phase Two of debris removal means cleanup of debris, soil testing, and erosion control to set the stage for rebuilding.

Proposals aim to insure that water continues to flow even when there are power failures which affect water system pumping stations.

Direct Relief is one of the nonprofits set to get help from appeals for aid being incorporated into Sunday night's telecast.

SherlterBox giving out solar lights, blankets, personal hygiene kits, and other essentials.