Red flag laws, or Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs), temporarily prohibit individuals deemed a danger from having firearms. A 2023 CDC dataset shows states with red flag laws generally have lower ...
The warning takes effect 9 a.m. Aug. 20 through 9 p.m. Aug. 23. In Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, a fire weather watch was issued for Aug. 21 to 23. Fire agencies typically add staffing ...