California's Hidden Crises

California’s homelessness spending is under fire—billions poured in, but no one can prove it’s working, leaving people suffering in the streets. Meanwhile, Santa Barbara County’s Open Space plan is sparking controversy, with proposals favoring tourism and military use over conservation. The vaquita, the world’s rarest marine mammal, teeters on extinction as illegal gill nets decimate its population, while Sea Shepherd fights 24/7 to save it. Congress weighs ditching Daylight Saving Time, a system that doesn’t add daylight but disrupts our bodies. And in Santa Barbara’s judicial race, Luis Esparza, backed by probation officers, challenges an incumbent judge with a tarnished record—offering voters a fresh, community-focused path. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/504d766cf53d812d