Rebuilding process moves following Highway 101 reopening
Cleanup and repair efforts shifted to Highway 192, Caltrans announced Jan. 29, following the reopening of commuter and business artery Highway 101. Repopulation was underway for most of Montecito and Summerland, but the agency advised that drivers continue to use Highway 101 for through traffic rather than taking surface streets. Several bridges were slated for Read More →
Long, difficult recovery ahead after fire, mudslides
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Highway 101 closure crushed Santa Ynez Valley towns
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Buying local just the first step in Thomas fire recovery
By Marsha Bailey The Thomas fire and its aftermath have brought catastrophe to our community. The tragic loss of life, homes, farms and businesses has been captured in heartbreaking images. But what is less visible is the loss of livelihood our friends and neighbors are suffering as businesses close — temporarily or permanently — and Read More →
Our view: No-growth politics, disasters don’t mix
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Ojai vintners look for normalcy after fire scare
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Thomas fire lawsuit expanded to include mudslide victims
Attorneys for victims of the mudslides in Montecito have joined an earlier lawsuit against Southern California Edison over the Thomas fire, blaming actions by the giant utility and the Montecito Water District for the devastation that killed at least 20 people. The lawsuit claims that the fire originated from two separate pole-mounted transformers owned and Read More →
