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A devastating fire tore through a Santa Barbara apartment complex early Tuesday, leaving ten people homeless and one resident with serious burns after returning inside as flames erupted. While investigators probe the cause—possibly a short circuit—the community rallied, offering shelter, meals, and donations through the Red Cross and neighbors. Meanwhile, journalists were held at gunpoint at Vandenberg Space Force Base amid a communication breakdown, prompting a meeting to prevent future incidents. And in healthcare news, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is flagged as a high-cost outlier, facing proposed spending caps despite its dedication to serving vulnerable patients and covering unreimbursed care.

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