Nonagenarians To Boogie Down at Fess Parker
Santa Barbara celebrates its 21st “Ninety Plus Party.”
Year: 2007
Downtown Loses Power
Officials state that the Zaca Fire is not to blame.
Firefighters To Burn The Final Piece
Firefighters were busy yesterday burning out the upper sections of Agua Caliente and Diablo Canyons. The hope had been to start from Pendola Jeepway, but these plans were dashed when the winds weren’t right.
Showdown on Pendola Jeepway Delayed a Day
Although today was billed as the day Santa Barbara could breathe easy as the fire danger was over, cross winds made it impossible to light the fire on the lower part of Pendola Jeepway.
Your Worship: Islamic Society
Hannah attends the weekly Muslim communal prayer and sermon of the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara.
Zaca Fire One Dogleg Short of Containment
Yesterday afternoon, to the relief of many down in Santa Barbara who feared the fire had escaped containment lines, fire fighters pulled off one of the finest back fire operations ever performed.
Isla Vista’s Biko House Hosts Alt Rock Night Monday
Austin-based experimental instrumentalists Balmorhea headlines.
Successful Backfire Strategy Cools Zaca Fire
The backfiring operation was put into action when, yesterday [August 17], the fire became established on the southern flank in both Agua Caliente and Diablo Canyons and an increased threat to our densely populated areas. Tonight officials from the incident command post said today’s back firing strategies went according to plan.
Plume Puts Santa Barbara on Edge
In the early afternoon hours the plume began to build and by 3pm, many Santa Barbara residents began to worry once again. Was this the time when the fire would come over the mountain?
SBCAG Rejects State Housing Mandate
County officials seek a consultation that could lower the required amount of units.
