SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- (KEYT) Hitching Post Wines in Buellton joined your morning news to share their new "12 Vintages of Christmas" offer.

Owner Frank Ostini shares that the 12 wines include vintages from 2010 to 2021.

Other local wineries are also offering several Christmas offers.

The "12 Vintages of Christmas" are available until Christmas and are online at https://hpwines.com.

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Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Decembers in California since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we’ve included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. December 1911 (tie)
– Average temperature: 39.9°F
– Monthly high temperature: 51°F
– Monthly low temperature: 28.8°F
– Total precipitation: 1.81″

#10. December 1909 (tie)
– Average temperature: 39.9°F
– Monthly high temperature: 48°F
– Monthly low temperature: 31.8°F
– Total precipitation: 5.53″

#9. December 1967
– Average temperature: 39.6°F
– Monthly high temperature: 49.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 29.8°F
– Total precipitation: 2.82″

#8. December 1916
– Average temperature: 39.3°F
– Monthly high temperature: 49.3°F
– Monthly low temperature: 29.3°F
– Total precipitation: 4.29″

#7. December 1978
– Average temperature: 39.2°F
– Monthly high temperature: 49.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 29°F
– Total precipitation: 1.53″

#6. December 1972
– Average temperature: 39°F
– Monthly high temperature: 48°F
– Monthly low temperature: 29.9°F
– Total precipitation: 2.97″

#5. December 1914
– Average temperature: 38.9°F
– Monthly high temperature: 47.6°F
– Monthly low temperature: 30.2°F
– Total precipitation: 4″

#4. December 1971
– Average temperature: 38.7°F
– Monthly high temperature: 47.4°F
– Monthly low temperature: 30.1°F
– Total precipitation: 5.01″

#3. December 1948
– Average temperature: 38.6°F
– Monthly high temperature: 47.9°F
– Monthly low temperature: 29.3°F
– Total precipitation: 3.72″

#1. December 1990 (tie)
– Average temperature: 38.4°F
– Monthly high temperature: 50°F
– Monthly low temperature: 26.8°F
– Total precipitation: 0.91″

#1. December 1932 (tie)
– Average temperature: 38.4°F
– Monthly high temperature: 48.2°F
– Monthly low temperature: 28.4°F
– Total precipitation: 2.7″

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Happy Wednesday! Middle of the week and the middle of our heatwave! This is another day of peak heating as temperatures rise into the 70 and 80s. Marine waters are calm and it will be a fantastic day to head out to the beaches. Winds are light and no watches, warnings or advisories to worry about.

Above average and toasty weather continue through Thursday and Friday. Minimal day to day difference other than a slight cooling trend and a slight increase in morning clouds. Winds will remain below advisory level and two high pressure systems dance around the area. It'll be very dry these days, as thre heatwave has gone on all week. Offshore winds will drop humidity levels, but fire concerns remain dismal.

This weekend is the next weather pattern shift. Temperatures ease back to average as high pressure moves out. This will allow onshore winds to return, marine clouds will return as well. We have another wave of heat next week.

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Remember the hassle of filing an insurance claim a decade ago? The paper forms, the endless phone calls, the waiting for a claims adjuster to maybe, possibly, squeeze you into their schedule next week? It felt less like a service and more like a necessary evil.

The entire process is being revolutionized, thanks to a massive wave of digital transformation. Cheap Insurance explores how this digital process moves beyond simple online forms, highlighting the specific features and benefits that are rapidly making this new claims standard essential across the entire insurance industry.

The Evolution of Claims

The shift to digital is not about just putting a PDF online. It represents a fundamental redesign of the entire customer journey for both home insurance and car insurance. Think of it this way: the old way was sending a message by carrier pigeon; the new way is instant messaging.

The Pain Points of the Past: A Quick Recap

Historically, filing a claim, whether for a tree falling on your house or damage from a car accident, was riddled with inefficiencies:

• Documentation: Finding, filling out, and faxing endless forms for property damage or accident reports.
• The Waiting Game: Long hold times, delayed inspections (of a roof or a vehicle), and a complete lack of transparency about the status of your claim.
• Human Error Factor: Mistakes in data entry or lost paperwork for either your home policy details or vehicle information slowing everything down.
• The Inconvenience: Claims only being processed during standard business hours, leaving you stranded after a late-night fender bender or a weekend pipe burst.

The digital process sweeps these headaches aside with a simple, elegant solution: automation and accessibility, equally benefiting both your home insurance and car insurance experience.

The Pillars of the Digital Claims Standard

What exactly makes the digital process so effortless? It boils down to four key technological and operational pillars that deliver a superior customer experience.

1. Immediate, Intuitive Access (24/7)

The biggest win? You can start a claim the moment an incident happens, whether it’s a fender bender at 2 a.m. or a burst pipe on a Sunday. Modern insurer portals and dedicated mobile apps are designed with a focus on user experience.

• Mobile-First Design: Customers can upload photos and videos of the damage directly from their smartphone, which is often geotagged and time-stamped for authenticity.
• Guided Questionnaires: Instead of deciphering complex forms, you follow a simple, step-by-step digital questionnaire that collects only the necessary information.
• Instant Confirmation: No more second-guessing if your submission went through. You get an immediate co

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) -

Boys Soccer:

San Marcos 3, Santa Barbara 2: Luis Campos scored the game-winning goal in the closing minutes of the Channel League opener for both teams.

Pacifica 3, Dos Pueblos 0

Laguna Blanca 7, Grace 0: Baylor Wilson scored 4 goals

Girls Soccer:

San Marcos 0, Santa Barbara 0

Bishop Diego 2, Laguna Blanca 1: First Cardinals win in almost 2 years

Girls Basketball:

San Marcos 65, Santa Barbara 19: Jada Ahmad scored game-high 22 points

(Lily Ruvalcaba scored 11 points for the Royals. Entenza Design).

Dos Pueblos 50, Oxnard 41: Carly Letendre scored a game-high 25 points

Girls Water Polo:

San Marcos 18, Oxnard 6: Josie Drabik scored 8 goals

Santa Barbara 17, Newbury Park 4: Jules Horton tallied 5 goals

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