Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce a new exhibit at Casa de la ...

Which Santa Barbara County neighborhoods are the most flammable? Last month, Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps for Santa Barbara and the rest of the state, showing where to beware of ...

Below is a press release from multiple fire departments regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – On March 10, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL ...

Update: The Lake Fire grew on Sunday to the second biggest of the season. A more recent report can be found here. Evacuations have been called for a wildfire burning since Friday afternoon in a rugged ...

Though the Lake Fire continues to grow, the evacuation zone was reduced along its western edge on Saturday. Related Articles The most important things Bay Area residents can do to protect their home ...

Do you live in a high fire hazard zone? CalFire has released updated fire hazard maps for Santa Barbara County and the rest of the state, showing land in moderate, high or very high hazard zones.

The Lake Fire, burning in a rugged area of Santa Barbara County, has become the biggest wildfire of California’s season. As of Monday morning, the fire was at 20,320 acres (31.7 square miles) with 8% ...

Ballot drop-off boxes opened throughout Santa Barbara County for the Nov. 4 special election. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Proposition 50, the ballot measure to redraw the state’s ...