CALWIRE Local News Report (Friday, September 18, 2026)

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Today's top story: Altamont Pass Road closed due to major crash involving Tesla. This roundup covers 16 stories from KRON4, SB Independent, Mendo Voice, and Berkeleyside.

Altamont Pass Road closed due to major crash involving Tesla
(KRON) -- A major damage crash shut down both lanes of Altamont Pass Road in unincorporated Alameda County Friday morning, the Cal... — KRON4

Cheryl Strayed on ‘One Wild and Precious Life’ — SB Independent

How a Santa Barbara County Gym, a Farmers Market, and MMA Fighters Landed Millions in Newsom’s Last Budget — SB Independent

Squeeze the Day at the 2026 Goleta Lemon Festival! — SB Independent

Chanel in Vogue Makes Its West Coast Premiere in Santa Barbara — SB Independent

Obras del Concurso de Arte de la Semana de los Arroyos ya están en exhibición — SB Independent

Mountain lion spotted in San Francisco, alert issued
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco city officials issued a mountain lion alert on Friday morning. The big cat was spotted near... — KRON4

Creek Week Art Contest Submissions on Display Now — SB Independent

Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting — SB Independent

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Encourages Californians to Take Action in Honor of National Voter Registration Day — SB Independent

805 Focus Gives Santa Barbara County Nonprofits Professional Production and Broadcast Exposure — SB Independent

DUI hit-and-run driver left imprint of license plate: CHP
(KRON) -- An alleged DUI hit-and-run driver who authorities said crashed into another car in the South Bay was located and arreste... — KRON4

Lompoc Fire Department Response to Structure Fire on Palm Drive on September 10, 2026 — SB Independent

Mendocino County’s healthcare backup to Medi-Cal may cut its eligibility and benefits
The program for those who can’t get Medi-Cal could reduce eligibility. The first public hearing is Friday. — Mendo Voice

‘Legally Blonde’ opens Berkeley Playhouse’s season — Berkeleyside

Residents sheltering in place due to fire at Moss Landing Power Plant
(BCN) -- The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has issued shelter-in-place orders Friday morning because of a fire at the Moss Land...

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