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The wind-driven fires quickly grew beyond the capacity of the Los Angeles crews on hand — here, the county has 16 fire ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF ...

the public comment period at the Santa Barbara City Council meeting began with a concern about the city’s fire preparedness. "I am concerned about the safety of our water hydrants. Is there ...

At 26,176 acres, the Lake Fire near Santa Barbara is the biggest blaze burning in California right now. The latest maps ...

said Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig. About 100 firefighters from Santa Barbara County—from Santa Maria all the way down to Carpinteria— are helping fight the fires in L.A. A 40 ...

When asked if a fire event like the one in L.A. could happen in Santa Barbara, Murray responded, "Absolutely." To evaluate risks, Murray's team looks at several data points from moisture levels ...

The largest blaze of the California wildfire season, the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, grew to over 38,000 acres by Friday, fueled by gusty winds and extreme temperatures, authorities said.

Crews have been battling the Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County, which has forced officials to close part of the 101 freeway and issue new evacuation orders. The blaze has grown rapidly ...

Roger Durling can’t conceal his excitement for the 40 th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The SBIFF director sees the need for a celebration of art as Los Angeles ...