Local ranger district employee honored for her commitment to environmental education
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Officials with the Los Padres National Forest announced Thursday that Santa Lucia Ranger District employee…
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Evacuation warnings canceled, Refugio Fire held at 86 acres
Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in Refugio Canyon that began late Thursday. The fire grew overnight and currently sits at 86 acres.…
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Remote location, difficult conditions providing challenges for firefighters battling Lake Fire
As the Lake Fire burns for a fifth straight day, firefighters are facing a handful of difficult circumstances in their ongoing effort to get the…
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Lake Fire 100% contained; all associated evacuation orders and warnings called off
On Jul. 5, the Lake Fire began near Zaca Lake and now has burned 38,664 acres, the largest wildfire in California this…
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Smoking and fireworks now prohibited at Los Padres National Forest ahead of wildfire season
Smoking and fireworks ahead of July 4 are just some of the newest restrictions at Los Padres National Forest effective until Jan. 31, 2025.…
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Controlled burn to happen near Figueroa Mountain Thursday
The Air Pollution Control District of Santa Barbara County will conduct a controlled burn Thursday near Figueroa Mountain.…
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Ventura County Aviation Unit rescues several people at Los Padres National Forest Saturday
The Ventura County Aviation Unit rescued 11 stranded hikers and three dogs via airlift in the Los Padres National Forest Saturday afternoon.…
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Father and son rescued after getting stuck at the top of Romero Canyon Trail
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A father and son became stuck at the top of Romero Canyon Trail Saturday afternoon, according to the Santa Barbara County…
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Southern California Edison agrees to $80 million settlement over 2017 Thomas Fire ignitions
Southern California Edison has agreed to an $80 million settlement to resolve claims connected to the 2017 Thomas Fire the Justice Department…
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Highway 33 in Los Padres National Forest set to reopen
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Highway 33 between Matilija Hot Springs Road and Lockwood Valley Road in Los Padres National Forest is…
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Hiker injured, rescued in Los Padres National Forest
LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — A hiker was rescued in Rattlesnake Canyon Park trail after sustaining an injury Saturday afternoon. According…
Continue Reading Fire crews responding to vegetation fire south of Pozo inside the Los Padres direct protection area
Los Padres National Forest fire crews are responding to a 130-acre vegetation fire along Avenales Ranch…
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Los Padres firefighters fully contain 17-acre vegetation fire off Highway 166
Fire crews with Los Padres National Forest have fully contained a vegetation fire at 17 acres with on-site fire personnel remaining in the area to…
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Aliso Park Campground in Los Padres National Forest temporarily closed, spared by Plant Fire
NEW CUYAMA, Calif. — The Aliso Park Campground in Los Padres National Forest is temporarily closed over the ongoing containment of the Plant Fire…
Continue Reading Open fire ban continues in Los Padres Forest and trail closures extended through the end of August
Los Padres National Forest officials remind the public that an open fire ban remains in effect for Santa Barbara front country and that trail…
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Fire crews responding to vegetation fire off Highway 166 in Los Padres National Forest
Fire crews from multiple agencies are responding to a vegetation fire off Highway 166 in the northern reaches of Santa Barbara County within the Los…
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department contains Tuesday morning vegetation fire near Goleta
Santa Barbara County Fire Department has stopped the forward progress of a fire that burned around a quarter of an acre near the edge of the Los…
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Santa Barbara County getting fired up for Fourth of July celebrations
The Fourth of July is on Tuesday of this year and ahead of the extra long weekend, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department wants to remind residents…
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The first crossing on Paradise Road remains closed to vehicles but open to those on foot or bikes in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Los Padres Forest says Paradise Road is open for visitors on foot or bikes at the first crossing but not for cars due to the ongoing water…
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Woman bitten by rattlesnake at Romero Canyon Trail in Santa Barbara
MONTECITO, Calif. — A hiker was airlifted by Santa Barbara County Fire’s Air Support Unit Copter 308 after being bitten by a rattlesnake at…
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