Downpour causes small mudslides and drainage issues along Highway 154, Cave Fire burn scar
Early morning rain triggered some small mudslides and drainage issues along Highway 154 Wednesday.…
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Thomas Fire: 2 years later
Wednesday marks the two-year anniversary of the day the Thomas Fire broke out in Ventura County.…
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Santa Barbara resident consults fire inspector about lesser known fire hazards
Homeowners in our hilly “brush” areas are doing all they can to limit their fire hazards, including local real estate broker, Karen Spechler.…
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New Montecito ring nets now facing stormy test
Ring nets now installed in Montecito creeks may reduce the risk to homes and residents downstream during large storms. (KEYT…
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FEMA urges burn area residents to get flood insurance a month before the next storm
The Cave Fire last week and the Thomas Fire two years ago left burn scars that are still at risk for flash flooding and…
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Rare honey comes from Thomas Fire burn zone
A Phacelia honey has been produced from a plant that is flourishing in Ventura County after the Thomas fire. It is sold at the Santa Barbara and…
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Creeks in Montecito get a new assessment after recent rains
Montecito creeks are getting a close look after a round of rain to see if there’s been a sediment or debris…
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Caltrans crews in a race against the clock, repairing singed guardrails along Hwy 154 before it rains again
For Caltrans crews making repairs along Highway 154, overnight work is out of the question due to safety concerns and if it rains, crews can’t work…
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Police arrest woman for binding son, setting home on fire in Santa Paula
Investigators from the Santa Paula Police Department are looking into a potential arson case on Sunday.…
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Unified Command Team sheds light on county messaging technology
Some evacuees say a vague tweet and a late-night Debris Flow Evacuation Warning added to an already stressful situation.…
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Thieves target home under construction following Thomas Fire
VENTURA, Calif. Julie Myers and her husband lost almost everything in the Thomas Fire and now their home under construction has been targeted by…
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Guardrails damaged by Cave Fire
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. The Cave Fire jumped Highway 154 on the Monday before Thankgiving and damaged guardrails. CalTrans Public Information Officer…
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First round of rain shows creeks held in fire watershed area
The watershed below the Cave fire burn zone has held up with the first of several weather systems bringing rain to the area. Concerns are in Santa…
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32nd Annual Santa Barbara Toy Run Postponed
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local children will feel a major side effect of the Cave Fire as the need for law enforcement officers rises.…
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Santa Barbara County Flood Control District prepared for rain after wildfire
The Cave Fire is still burning strong and rain is expected to hit just before midnight. Santa Barbara County Flood Control is woking around the clock…
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Authorities end all Cave Fire evacuation warnings and orders
The Santa Barbara County Fire is reporting that overnight rain helped firefighters with their battle against the Cave Fire.…
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Firefighters thankful as Cave Fire burns out
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. Firefighters had a chance to take in the sunset after the the Cave Fire burned along some of the highest ridges in Santa…
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Many mountain community residents stay behind during the Cave fire
Air tankers and helicopters have been used all day to slow the forward progress of the Cave fire off San Marcos Pass. Some residents stayed behind to…
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New evacuation warning map posted ahead of coming Santa Barbara County storm
Santa Barbara County posted a new evacuation map Tuesday…
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Cave Fire: Firefighters battle “toughest firefighting conditions” in the world, rain on the way
Fire officials say the Cave Fire is “burning under some of the toughest firefighting conditions anywhere in the…
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