Habit Restaurant Chain Sold

Majority interest the 21-restaurant chain was purchased by Karp Reilly’s investment group, but Brent and Bruce Reichard, who purchased the original Goleta store in 1980, didn’t include their hometown burger stands in the deal.

Firefighters Battle to Turn the Corner

Yesterday in the upper Cuyama Valley, relative humidity reached an almost impossible reading of 1 percent at Ozena Station. With temperatures hovering at the century mark, fuels were at 100% ignition capability. In fact, approaching heat from the advancing flames can ignite it well before the fire reaches it.

Capps Hates Pink Camel

Rep. Lois Capps continues to send threatening letters to leading women’s magazines asking them to voluntarily quit accepting tobacco money, expressing particular dismay at Camel ads that she said clearly enticing young women to smoke.

Remote Office Access for Fire Evacuees

Combining community spirit and promotional savvy, the Goleta-based software company Citrix Online is offering free remote access technology to businesses affected by Zaca fire evacuation orders and road closures.

Zaca Incident Morning Update

Last Updated: August 13, 2007 7:00 am. Acres Burned: 94,522 acres. Containment 44% contained – 94,522 acres. Full containment expected on September 7, 2007.

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