Teen Suspect Arrested on Arson Charges Related to Gap Fire
The 16-year-old is in custody in the Santa Barbara County juvenile detention facility in Santa Maria.
From Westmont to the Riviera, Fire Families Are Touched by Community
The memories of what was lost hit even closer to home for Westmont professor Russell Smelley.
VAI’s Don Oparah Helping Advise Governor on Supporting Entrepreneurs
The head of UCSB's Venture Acceleration Initiative is speaking at a conference in Los Angeles this week.
Tea Fire Contained; Officials Seek Public’s Help in Investigation
Most of the mandatory evacuation-order areas have been reopened to residents.
Investigators Determine the Cause of Tea Fire to Be Human Related
An area of origin also has been determined, but officials are seeking more information from the public.
County to Begin Preparing for Winter Floods in Tea Fire Burn Areas
Just weeks after treating Gap Fire areas in Goleta, Public Works officials turn their attention to hillsides in Santa Barbara and Montecito.
Goleta Planners to Consider Proposed Haskell’s Landing Project
Plans call for 101-unit residential development on 14.46 acres in the city's Ellwood area.
Firefighters Closing In on Tea Fire Containment
Crews corral 95 percent of the $4.9 million fire; full containment is expected by 6 p.m. Monday.
Severely Burned Couple Fights for Life
Grandfather says pair was overtaken by flash fire while trying to flee their East Mountain Drive cottage.
Officials List Addresses Destroyed in Tea Fire
Public's help sought in determining fire's cause. A preliminary estimate tallies 210 homes burned as more evacuation orders are lifted.
Victims Try to Come to Grips With Loss in Wake of Montecito Blaze
Many evacuees, including a Santa Barbara planning commissioner, have lost their homes. Others are left to wait and wonder.
Montecito Fire Update: Residents Urged to Keep Their Guard Up
An elderly evacuee dies. No new evacuation orders have been issued, but officials say residents south of APS and west of Mission Canyon need to be ready to go on a moment’s notice.
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