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Report from the Front Lines, Day II
The sounds of helicopters and the sight of sneaking around your own neighborhood. Second in a series.
Captain’s Log: What About the Critters?
A tale from the perspective of a field mouse explains how escaping the Gap Fire isn't easy for some animals.
Report from the Front Lines
First-person account of dangerous dilemma: Should I go or should I stay?
Foresters Step Up to the Plate for Little League’s Challenged Players
The young players will join the semi-pro baseball team on the field before Saturday's game.
As Blaze Rages, Evacuee is Forced Out of His Home Away from Home
An SBCC student from Redding living in a house threatened by the Gap Fire finds solace at San Marcos' Red Cross shelter.
Goleta Council Approves Growth Plan for Fairview Gardens
A five-year improvement project is designed to get the organic farm's labor camp up to code — and away from neighbors.
Goleta Emergency Preparedness Partnership Faces First Test
The Gap Fire sends the alliance into active mode as it promotes disaster-safety education.
IRS Increases Mileage Rates for Second Half of ‘08
The federal government adjusts its standards in response to rising gas prices.
Benefactor, Former UCSB First Lady Mary Cheadle Dies
The longtime volunteer and her late husband, Vernon, established the UC Santa Barbara Foundation, among many other contributions.
City Takes Up Property Acquisition to Keep Bridge Project on Track
The Santa Barbara council votes to invoke the authority of eminent domain litigation in case property owners refuse purchase offers.
Goleta Drops Sales-Tax Plan to Avoid Posing Challenge to Measure A
Bennett says Santa Barbara County may be open to discussing the revenue-sharing agreement after all.
North Goleta Neighborhoods Ordered Evacuated; Fire Grows to 6,000 Acres
Residents above 'North Patterson curve' ordered out, along with Painted Cave, Hidden Valley and Trout Club. New warnings issued.
