Zaca Fire Update
Last Updated: August 28, 2007 7:00 am. Containment: 95% contained – 240,207 acres
Year: 2007
Life’s a Beach
When it comes to enjoying all that summer has to offer, late August is by far the best time of the year.
Firestone Appoints New 3rd District Commissioner
CJ Jackson will replace David Smyser.
MoveOn Rallies Against War
The public is invited to a demonstration titled “The War Ends in September.”
Enter the Santa Barbara Bands Contest!
To celebrate Santa Barbara’s live music scene, we’re having a special live music issue and online contest at the end of September.
Lyndon Lea’s Zacara Wins Polo Tourney
The third time was the charm for Lyndon Lea in the Pacific Coast Open. His team Zacara won the prestigious tournament on Sunday.
Surfrider and Citrix Team Up and Clean Up
On Friday, volunteers from the Santa Barbara Surfrider Foundation and Citrix Online met to collect trash and debris at a stretch of Isla Vista beach.
News-Press Trial Rolls On
The hearings roll on for the Santa Barbara News-Press.
Fire Fighters Make Great Progress on Zaca Fireline
The backfire operations along Highway 33 provided fire fighters with lots of drama and plenty of fireworks.
Close of Friday, August 24
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