••• “The National Park Service announced on August 17 that the new Prisoners Harbor Campground [on Santa Cruz Island] will open on August 27. Reservations can be made from August 18.” Above: a Prisoners Harbor campsite. —Edhat
••• “California’s Board of Forestry has approved sweeping Zone Zero rules, banning plants within one foot of homes and most combustibles within five feet for millions in high fire-risk communities. Existing homeowners in state responsibility and very high hazard zones will have up to five years to comply with Zone Zero, while new construction must adhere immediately. […] The new requirements apply only to Californians living in some of the worst fire hazard zones designated by Cal Fire—specifically, State Responsibility Areas and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in local responsibility areas.” The map is here. —Los Angeles Times
••• “The Santa Barbara Police Department made 199 arrests and booked 94 people into Santa Barbara County Jail during the five-day Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebrations earlier this month.” That’s a 33% increase in arrests over last year; what’s more, 43 were for felonies. —Noozhawk
••• The final slate of candidates on the November ballot. —Noozhawk
••• “Prince Harry, his wife, Meghan, and their children are moving back to Britain in the upcoming weeks, according to two people familiar with their decision. […] One person said the duke and duchess had enrolled their children in school in time for them to start in September.” —New York Times
••• “Five news reporters plus a pair of military members were held at gunpoint Monday afternoon by Vandenberg Space Force Base security police who apparently believed they were gate runners despite having proper escort, identification and an invitation.” Naturally, the spokesperson at Vandenberg won’t apologize—must not show weakness!—and anyway, here’s hoping the U.S. Space Force puts that energy toward better training and oversight of service members carrying deadly weapons. —Noozhawk
••• “Malibu is entering the public education phase for its 10 automated speed enforcement cameras, scheduled to go live this fall. The city will begin a 60-day warning period in late September when the cameras are activated to detect vehicles traveling at least 11 mph above the posted speed limit.” During the education period, drivers only get a warning; after that, fines will be issued. —KTLA
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