Approximately a dozen employees were evacuated from a downtown commercial building Monday afternoon due to a structure fire. Santa Barbara City Fire crews ...

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A section of Montebello was designated susceptible to wildfires by CalFire. Whittier officials also say they are ...

Tsunami outreach efforts alert the public on the need to prepare on the Central Coast. Recent maps show high risk areas.

Tsunami outreach efforts alert the public on the need to prepare on the Central Coast. Recent maps show high risk areas.

To help local residents prepare for the upcoming wildfire season, the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council’s (SBCFSC) will start its Neighborhood ...