Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Outdoors By Gretchen Wenner | Sat May 09, 2009 | 6:41pm

Animal Evacuees Start Heading Home

More than 500 pets found haven at the Santa Barbara Humane Society shelter.

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 2:26pm

Downtown, Riviera & parts of Mission Canyon return; HWY 192 closed.

Outdoors By Ray Ford | Sat May 09, 2009 | 12:02pm

Painted Cave has slightly more cause for concern from fire in Maria Ignacio Creek.

Outdoors By Chris Meagher | Sat May 09, 2009 | 11:29am

Firefighters are keeping an eye on the sleeping giant even as some residents return to evacuated homes.

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 11:16am

Evacuations loosened in improved Jesusita Fire status; residents begin returning home

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 10:08am

From noon till 3 p.m., Direct Relief International will distribute masks at two locations.

Outdoors By Ray Ford | Sat May 09, 2009 | 9:40am

While weather is cooling on the fire lines, there is still plenty of work to be done.

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 8:50am

At 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9, the county released the following updated fire facts.

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 8:46am

Latest statistics on the Jesusita Fire.

Outdoors By Indy Staff | Sat May 09, 2009 | 8:23am

Lemos Feed and Pet Supply offers discounts for donations made to animal shelters