Coastal Voters Decide Wildfire Funding

Santa Barbara’s coastal neighborhoods are voting on a wildfire prevention ballot measure that could cost homeowners just $123 a year—small fees for big safety gains. Designed to fund proactive firework like home evaluations, roadside clearing, and vegetation chipping, the proposal targets high-risk zones near parks like Elings and Douglas Family Preserve. While some residents argue fire prevention should be citywide, others see it as smart, localized investment. With ballots due June 30th, property owners decide whether their community will shift from reacting to fires to stopping them before they start. 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/5e3e9e560e8a0dc2