Wildfires hit tourism industry still reeling from pandemic
By pacbiztimes / Saturday, September 19th, 2020 / Central Coast, Top Story, Tourism / Comments Off on Wildfires hit tourism industry still reeling from pandemic

This is supposed to the time of year for clear skies in Morro Bay. The fog, when it comes in at all, usually lifts by noon, says Mary Robinson the owner of Paddlesports Morro Bay. But lately the San Luis Obispo County coast has been blanketed by a mix of fog, smoke and ash. Robinson’s Read More →

SCE reaches $360 million settlement with public agencies for wildfires, mudslides
By Marissa Nall / Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 / East Ventura County, Energy, Latest news, South Coast, West Ventura County / Comments Off on SCE reaches $360 million settlement with public agencies for wildfires, mudslides

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Evacuations ordered ahead of storm of the season
By Staff Report / Monday, March 19th, 2018 / Latest news, South Coast, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Evacuations ordered ahead of storm of the season

Intense rainfall expected on March 20 triggered a new round of evacuation orders in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties for residents in areas near the Thomas, Sherpa, Vista and Whittier fire burn scars. The storm is expected to be the strongest of the season, said Mark Jackson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Rainfall Read More →