Update From Friday Afternoon Gap Fire Press Conference
Gap Fire burns close to 6,000 acres; no estimate for containment.
Month: July 2008
Direct Relief to Distribute Additional Masks Tomorrow
Say they’ve passed out 25,000 of the anti-smoke devices so far.
Gap Fire: Report From Earl Warren
Manpower, vehicle numbers from base of operations.
Nearly 5,000 Evacuated
Fire spreads from Ellwood to Old San Marcos.
New Gap Fire Evacuation Ordered
Evacuation Warning has been issued for all residents above Cathedral Oaks from Farren Road to Highway 154
Gap Fire Update: July 4th
Stands at 5,400 acres with 10% containment, no structure damage reported: some areas last night were not accessible due to dense smoke and flames
Energy-Efficiency Program Saved Santa Barbara Businesses $1 Million
Direct Install gave companies $5,000 in eco-friendly, low-cost lighting.
Water Matters
Water is such a huge subject, from the state of the planet down to the life of a community with too much or too little.
Home Sales Hot
Home sales in California have increased 18.1 percent since a year ago, according to the May report by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) (www.car.org).
CHP Plans “Maximum Enforcement” for July 4 Weekend
Urges motorists to use common sense when celebrating nation’s birthday.
