Declaration unlocks ability for Central Coast residents to apply for direct FEMA aid for homes and businesses, and for local governments to get aid in flood and storm repairs.
Debris basin clearing begins for Carpinteria, and a giant crack was found on the cliffs at Shoreline Park.
When Mission Creek rose, it spilled over its bridges on the lower Westside.
Buses and airport resuming operations while boats remain trapped in harbor and Surfliner service on hold north of Goleta.
On Monday, after the press briefing at noon, I thought to check the status of lower Mission Creek, behind my home. It was coming up over its banks, raging. We live on the ground floor.
Cell phone, radio, and TV signals are affected throughout Santa Barbara south coast region.
Santa Maria levee broke on Tuesday, outside city.
Highway 101 closed and evacuation orders still in effect for all of Montecito and parts of Carpinteria, Summerland, and Santa Barbara.
Parts of Carpinteria, Summerland, and the City Santa Barbara, as well as all campgrounds from Rincon to Gaviota, have been ordered to evacuate due to threats to life safety caused by the ongoing storm.
District cancels afternoon classes to get kids home before the storm hits; UCSB cancels Monday and Tuesday classes.
