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[Update]: Highway 101 is now open in both directions.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County schools make plans to reopen classrooms this week following the storm.

Officials have lifted the shelter in place and evacuation orders for Santa Barbara County. 

A reader shares photos of the Santa Ynez River bank at Robinson Bridge.

Emergency responders were on the scene of several rescues during Monday's storm in Santa Barbara County.

County firefighters responded to an early morning structure fire in Santa Ynez.

Edhat readers discuss the filling up of Lake Cachuma due to recent storms.

Reps. Carbajal and Jimmy Panetta urged update to disaster declaration issued earlier this week for California’s rain and flood damage

At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, Santa Barbara County proclaimed a local emergency due to the January 2023 Storm.

[Update]: Here are the Santa Barbara City Council and Advisory Commissions meetings for the week of January 9, 2023

[UPDATE]: The Mandatory Evacuation Orders remain as Highway 101 northbound is not expected to reopen until Tuesday at some point.

A section of Highway 101, 154, and other roads are closed due to flooding and storm impacts.

DoorDash has today activated its Severe Weather Protocol and suspended operations in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.

Planes, trains, and automobiles shut down due to storm impacts throughout Santa Barbara.

West Beach from Santa Barbara Harbor to 2,000 feet east of the eastern Mission Creek outfall has been closed due to a sewage spill.

Due to the storm, manhole covers can be blown off due to high pressure being generated from the storm water and may cause extreme danger.

Tagdes reports subjects needing to be rescued from their vehicles that are filling up with water.

Tagdes reports a major water rescue off Highway 154 west of Rancho San Marcos.

Tagdes reports a water rescue in the 2100 block of Chapala Street.

Changes include shipping lane adjustments, expanded area to avoid

Jenelle Osborne, Lompoc mayor, is elected Chair. County Supervisor Laura Capps, Solvang Mayor Mark Infanti and Buellton Mayor Dave King join the board as new members.

Tagdes reports a water rescue at Refugio Road at the creek by Circle Bar B.

A reader shares a photo of a massive abalone shell and exposed beam at the Coal Oil Preserve.

Very wet pattern continues, with another high-impact storm centered on Central CA Mon-Tue; hints of moderation in medium term?

Heavy rain is expected prompting a second Evacuation Warning is now in effect for residents located in the Alisal, Cave, and Thomas Fire burn scars. 

Two new films have been added to the Top 10 streaming list for this week, White Noise and The Menu.

David headed down to the beach this week to witness the biggest surf in 30 years.

People’s Self-Help Housing has received a generous $10,000 gift from philanthropic group, the George Hoag Family Foundation.

Meet Denali, a 9 month old cutie pie who has spent nearly his entirely life in a cage.

Meet Thana, a Brussels Griffon and Terrier mix.