Preparing for the Zaca Fire

No evacuation order yet, but Montecito grows nervous as fire expands. As of Wednesday afternoon at 4:15 p.m., the fire had not yet reached the Santa Ynez River.

Drama Lessens Today on the Fireline

This morning the upper Santa Ynez River drainage was silhouetted by what on most days would be fog drifting up canyon. Today, however, its ethereal beauty was the result of smoke that refuses to go away.

Running With the Bulls

Just back from the Festival of San Fermin, Chris tells Barney how he was knocked down, but two other runners were killed during the annual event.

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