Our view: Progress with numbers but hard road ahead
The Central Coast is proving — along with much of California — that social distancing and restricted activity can bend the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. But the battle is far from over and there are troubling signs that the disease will double back with a vengeance once the rules are relaxed. At press time, Read More →
Storms help in recovery from Central Coast fires, drought
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Cave fire evacuations lifted in Santa Barbara as rain falls
Evacuation orders have been lifted for some 6,400 residents in Santa Barbara as rains helped suppress the Camp fire near Highway 101, which had grown to 4,300 acres Nov. 27. With more precipitation expected over the Thanksgiving holiday, residents could face additional evacuations as county fire officials watch the area closely for signs of potential Read More →
Tri-county reservoirs filling up due to rain
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Santa Barbara County orders evacuations ahead of big storm
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Winter storms causing havoc but filling up tri-county reservoirs
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Santa Barbara County evacuations ordered as heavy rains forecasted
Forecasted heavy rains prompted the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department to order residents to evacuate by 8 p.m. Feb. 1 in areas below the Thomas, Whittier and Sherpa fire burn scars. Residents in areas at high risk for debris flows were ordered to evacuate and homes in adjacent areas were warned about the potential for Read More →
