DC 10 on the Way
Fire officials anticipating walls of fire 50 to 100 feet high today.
Author: Nick Welsh
Westmont Ordered Evacuated
Fire officials just last night told college it was unlikely to even be placed on warning list, but things are changing fast.
Firefighters Get a Daytime Break
Winds not as ferocious as predicted for most of the day; seems to be changing tonight; mandatory evac expanded.
More Extreme Weather Expected, More Aircraft Deployed
Schwarzenegger praises Santa Barbara’s response while 400 more firefighters are sent into fray, now on 24-hour shifts.
Hewing and Hacking
Parks, library and youth programs were among those outlined to feel the hurt.
Contract Glitch Blocks Air Tanker Drops
Failure to finalize deal keeps Santa Maria Airport off-limits to firefighting tankers.
Wednesday Morning Fire Report
Good news: Jesusita Fire smaller than believed, no homes burned; bad news: heavy winds expected.
City Hires Ventura Investigators for Scoles Case
The Mesa resident claims that Police Chief Cam Sanchez improperly detained him last June.
Setback for Carpinteria Slant-Drilling Operation
A judge put the relative initiative on hold pending litigation scheduled for July.
El Encanto, Neighbors Ordered to Mediation
After a grueling five-hour hearing, members of the Santa Barbara City Council all but ordered agents for El Encanto Hotelto hire a mediator to hammer out their differences with a roomful of neighbors upset with the planned makeover.
