Storms Bring High Winds, Downed Trees, Bursts of Heavy Rain, and Tornado Warning to Santa Barbara County
More rain and wind expected into Thursday, but less severe.
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Santa Barbara City Council Upholds Decision to Remove 13 Trees from Milpas Street
The tree removal is part of a safety overhaul on the second most dangerous street in town for pedestrian-vehicle collisions.
Fate of Figs Hangs in Balance on Santa Barbara’s Eastside
The City of Santa Barbara’s Parks and Recreation Commission will consider removing 13 trees, including eight Indian Laurel Fig trees, from North Milpas Street at this Wednesday’s meeting.
Coming Storm Upgraded to ‘Blizzard’ in Santa Barbara County
Unusually cold winter weather is blowing in.
Rainy Monday Leads to Flash Flood Warning, Evacuation Order Expected
Heavy rains and high winds are still to come this afternoon across Santa Barbara County.
The 1/9 Debris Flow Was Not So Rare
Montecito has been hit by four other debris-charged events during the past 200 years — and they were worse, researchers say.
Fighting the Dixie Fire with a Santa Barbara Strike Team
Videographer Ethan Turpin documents fire behavior and human bravery.
