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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Fire officials say that at least seven structures were destroyed. Photos from space show the extent of the damage and the areas affected. The image below, taken on Tuesday, shows multiple smoke plumes rising and blowing out to sea as the wind-driven fire expanded. The Franklin fire over Malibu seen on Tuesday. (Maxar Technologies) Much of the area of the current fire was charred in 2018 by the Woolsey fire in an area expected to burn about once every seven years, said Joel Lane, a spokesperson for the Quick Reaction Force, a cooperative fleet of aircraft, pilots and support crew from Ventura, Orange and Los Angeles counties. QRF helicopters arrived Tuesday morning, when the fire was already close to 1,200 acres. Crews were “battling pretty high winds and trying to drop anything in that type of wind can be kind of difficult,” Lane said. In those conditions, “the effectiveness kind of goes out the window.” The video above shows what QRF crews saw upon arrival:

Two people have been arrested in the execution-style slaying of popular Woodland Hills doctor Hamid Mirshojae, who was gunned down in the parking lot of his practice as he left work this summer. Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, and Evan Hardman, 41, were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the killing in August, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Sweeting is from Reseda and Hardman is from Texas. Mirshojae was shot in the back of the head as he walked to his car after work on Aug. 23. The shooting occurred a few months after the doctor had been jumped by a trio of men with baseball bats, an attack that left him fearing for his life. Police did not offer any details about what exactly the two suspects are accused of doing. Nor did they shed any light on how investigators connected the pair to the killing or what their motive might have been. It was not immediately clear whether Sweeting or Hardman is accused of being the person who shot Mirshojae. The LAPD announced the arrests Tuesday, saying they had worked with the

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be hosting a black-tie dinner tonight at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Actor Will Ferrell will be receiving the 17th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for ‘Excellence in Film.’ This will be the third time that the honor will be awarded. Past honorees include Ryan Gosling, Michelle Yeoh and Jane Fonda. The award benefits the film festival as well, going towards its year-round educational programs.

Good morning! This chilly Wednesday brings a hint of rain in the forecast, so grab your coffee, wrap yourself in a cozy blanket, and dive into todays Morning Minute. Now is the time to explore your health insurance options, as Covered Californias open enrollment runs through January 31st. Thanks to enhanced federal support, theres record financial aid available for 1.8 million uninsured Californians, including nearly 40,000 DACA recipients. Visit HealthForCalifornia.com and click “Get My Free Quote Now” to find coverage that fits your budget. Is your car prepared for winter weather? In a story you’ll see first in Daybreak this morning, Atascadero community reporter Lindsie Hiatt speaks with Jeff’s Auto Works about how cold temperatures can affect your vehicle and what you can do to make sure it’s ready for the road. ICYMI: KSBY News reporter Karson Wells spoke exclusively with new restaurateur Victor Albarran about his plans for the old F. McLintock’s location in Arroyo Grande: EXCLUSIVE: Former F. McLintocks employee to open restaurant at former Arroyo Grande locationThere are just three more days to donate to our KSBY Season of Hope the largest

A collision between an 18-wheeler and pickup truck on eastbound Interstate 10 Wednesday blocked the slow lane and left significant debris on the roadway. The crash occurred at approximately 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, according to California Highway Patrol records. Multiple CHP units and an ambulance were called to the scene within minutes. CHP records note that after both vehicles pulled over to the right shoulder, “major side damage” was evident on the pickup truck. The slow lane remained blocked as of 11 a.m. The injury status of both drivers was unclear.

By Renee Anderson Updated on: December 11, 2024 / 3:12 PM EST / CBS New York Feds charge real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander with sex trafficking | Full press conference Feds charge real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander with sex trafficking | Full press conference 16:35 NEW YORK — Real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon have been indicted on sex trafficking charges in New York. Officials from the FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York held a news conference Wednesday to announce the charges. They said the brothers ran a sex trafficking scheme and allegedly assaulted dozens of women between 2010 and 2021, in some cases, dating back to when the men were in high school. “The defendants used their wealth and positions to create and facilitate opportunities to sexually assault women,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams announced. “In particular, Oren and Tal Alexander used their prominent positions in the real estate industry to induce women to come to events and parties. At those parties

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The right gold investment could pay off now that inflation is rising. Getty Images Over the last few months, a prolonged period of cooling inflation helped to ease consumer goods price growth, reducing some of the financial pressure on Americans. However, new inflation data is sparking renewed concerns among investors and consumers alike. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, inflation rose 2.7% on an annual basis in November, marking the second consecutive month of increases. While this figure remains significantly below  the recent peak of 9.1% recorded in June 2022, the upward trend in inflation has raised eyebrows among economic analysts and financial experts alike. After all, this reversal in the disinflation trend suggests that the battle against rising prices may not be over. As a result, it could potentially impact everything from grocery bills to investment portfolios in the months ahead, making it harder for Americans to stay afloat financially. And, it could also have an impact on investors. Periods of

A special election to fill the vacancy in California’s 36th Senate District – which encompasses coastal Orange County – will be held in April, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Wednesday.  The seat is vacant after Janet Nguyen was elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, replacing Andrew Do, who resigned from his position as 1st District Supervisor after agreeing to plead guilty to federal corruption charges in October.  Nguyen had previously served on the O.C. Board of Supervisors from 2007 to 2014 and had been sworn in as the 36th District Senator in 2022.   After winning her first race 17 years ago by a mere seven votes, Nguyen became the first female supervisor to represent the 1st District, the first Asian American and Vietnamese American to serve on the board, and she is also the youngest person to be elected supervisor in county history.  Doing holiday shopping on Amazon? Get your loved one a Hyundai The special election is set for April 29, 2025, with the primaries being held on Feb. 25. Another special election for the same day was scheduled by Newsom for

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to hit the stage for a good cause. The artists will perform at Top Dawg Entertainment’s 11th annual Christmas concert and toy drive. The two-day community giveback event supports the Nickerson Gardens Housing Projects in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles and it’s hosted by the Carson-based record label famously known for signing Lamar and SZA. Top Dawg Entertainment The duo will be joined by other TDE artists like AB-Soul, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, Jay Rock, Ray Vaughn, SchoolBoy Q and Zacari. Other special guests have been promised by organizers, but they haven’t been named. Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch) The concert will take place on Dec. 12 at Nickerson Gardens located at 11251 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. with local openers performing at 1:00 p.m. and the main show starting at 2:30 p.m. Those looking to attend must

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining more than a dozen of his colleagues in calling for more regulation of the customer service provided by internet, cable and other communications companies. Bonta joined the attorneys general of Pennsylvania, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, D.C., in writing a letter to the Federal Communications Commission supporting regulations that would “improve customer service calls and access to live agents, allowing for a better and more informed consumer experience,” Bonta’s office said in a news release. In addition to calling for live agents, the officials also are calling for: Automatic credit for service outages  Minimum training for customer service representatives  Extending service times outside normal business hours  Prohibition of service fees to skip waiting times Extending certain existing cable-service requirements, like the mandated use of live representatives, to broadcast satellite providers, voice-service providers and broadband-service providers “Customer service allows consumers to dispute charges, voice concerns, and ensure businesses are held accountable for providing fair treatment and quality products,” Bonta said in the release. “As more functions of our lives move online, internet, cable, and broadcast satellite services become essential for Californians; consumers must have quality and easy ways to access

Border Patrol agents seized nearly five pounds of fentanyl pills and arrested two suspected smugglers in eastern San Diego County last Thursday following a short pursuit along Interstate 8, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. Officers encountered the suspects around 4 p.m. as their vehicle approached the Border Patrol Immigration Checkpoint on I-8 in Pine Valley. According to CBP, agents directed the vehicle’s driver to move into secondary inspection, but he did not; instead, he sped off west on I-8. After a short pursuit, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed near the highway’s exit at East Willows Road near Alpine. What is fentanyl? Exploring the origins, impact of the drug The driver and a male passenger both sustained injuries that required treatment on-site. No other injuries were reported. As the two were receiving medical attention, CBP says Border Patrol agents discovered eight plastic-wrapped bundles inside the vehicle. The wrapping appeared to be consistent with smuggled narcotics, federal officials add. The drugs were then brought back to the checkpoint, where the packages were for further inspection. According to CBP, the pills tested positive

There was more to the shocking “Golden Bachelor” divorce than met the eye. Gerry Turner, who charmed all ages as the ABC franchise’s elder star, has cancer and he says that’s what cut short his marriage to final rose recipient Theresa Nist. The 72-year-old revealed to People on Tuesday that early in their marriage he was diagnosed with a rare bone marrow cancer, which influenced their decision to split. Nist, in a separate interview with the magazine, appeared to disagree. (More on that later.) Upon announcing their divorce in April, Turner and Nist said that distance was mainly the culprit. The two couldn’t decide whether they should live in Turner’s Indiana or Nist’s New Jersey — because they didn’t want to be separated from their respective families. The reality star said the cancer revelation “probably will clear up a lot of mystery” around what happened at the beginning of the year. “As Theresa and I were trying very hard to find our lifestyle and where we were going to live and how we were going to make our life work, I was unfortunately diagnosed with

As Hollywood grapples with worries about the threat of artificial intelligence, the union that represents animators is facing dissent over its latest deal with major studios. Three Animation Guild negotiations committee members said they will vote “no” on a tentative contract the guild reached with their employers, saying the AI protections they wrangled don’t go far enough. “I believe the A.I. and outsourcing protections in this contract are not strong enough — and in my opinion — could lead to the loss of a lot of jobs,” wrote negotiations committee member Michael Rianda, who directed the animated film “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” on Instagram. “Real members lives could be hurt by not having these protections.” The Animation Guild’s executive board disputed any notion that the deal lacks support, saying in a statement that more than 90% of the negotiations committee table team backed the tentative agreement and recommend ratification. “Generative AI is a complex and deeply concerning issue for our industry, and we recognize the passion and apprehension it has sparked among our members,” the executive board said. “It’s also important to understand that

“The Voice” has its Season 26 winner. The velvet-voiced Sofronio Vasquez III, a 31-year-old would-be dentist from Mindanao, Philippines, was named the champion of the Emmy-winning NBC singing competition, clinching the first victory for rookie coach Michael Bublé. Dubbed the Filipino Phenom online, the Utica, N.Y., resident topped his fellow Team Bublé finalist Shye on Tuesday night. He also outperformed contestants chosen by the competition series’ other coaches, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani, who had Danny Joseph, Jeremy Beloate and Sydney Sterlace in the running, respectively. On Monday night, Sofronio sang an upbeat version of “Unstoppable” by Sia and a down-tempo version of “A Million Dreams” from the 2017 musical “The Greatest Showman.” He also sang a soulful rendition of the Miracles’ “Who’s Lovin’ You” with Bublé during the finale. The top eight finalists opened the show singing “Defying Gravity” from Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film “Wicked.” “dreams really do come true,” Vasquez wrote Tuesday on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself holding his trophy and embracing his coach. Vasquez fell to his knees with tears in his eyes when host Carson Daly announced