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The Thomas Fire is 100% contained as of Friday, January 12, 2018.

on January 12, 2018

[Update]: With updated numbers, the Holiday Fire destroyed 10 homes in 113 acres.

on July 12, 2018

21st Victim Found and Identified in Montecito Mudslide

[Update]: The body of 28-year-old Faviola Benitez Calderon was located in the 100 block of Santo Tomas Lane during search and recovery efforts on Saturday.

on January 22, 2018

Junipero Serra Statue Beheaded at Old Mission

The Junípero Serra statue at the Old Santa Barbara Mission was decapitated and splashed with bright red paint between Sunday evening and Monday morning. [Warning: Graphic Image]

on September 11, 2017

Whittier Fire Remains at 87% Containment

[Update]: The Whittier Fire remains at 87% containment at 18,430 acres.

on July 25, 2017

ATTN Arachnophiles!

Is this a latrodectus ("widow") of some color?

on September 6, 2017

Montecito Mudslide Updates

Check in here daily for the latest facts and figures of the Montecito Mudslide.

on January 21, 2018

Montecito Road Closures

[Update]: California Highway Patrol has updated the road and ramp closures in Montecito.