Conception boat fire

Five years after a deadly boat fire off Santa Barbara's coast, the National Transportation Safety Board is pushing for new safety measures.

The captain responsible for a 2019 deadly boat fire off the coast of Santa Barbara must pay more than $32,000 to the families of three victims. The money will cover funeral expenses.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will use funds from the state of California to purchase a new marine rescue boat with increased capabilities for firefighting and environmental emergencies.

The captain of a dive boat involved in one of the worst maritime disasters in US history, off the coast of Santa Barbara, has been found guilty of criminal negligence.

Another round of booster shots is available for seniors and those who are immunity compromised. Plus Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal backed maritime reform designed to hold owners of vessels accountable for boating accidents.

In today's KCBX News Update: Santa Barbara County will roll back its mobile vaccine program after the end of March, and Rep. Salud Carbajal pushed for new maritime safety rules this week.

In today's KCBX News Update: Santa Barbara County will roll back its mobile vaccine program after the end of March, and Rep. Salud Carbajal pushed for new maritime safety rules this week.