Still, the new maps show more areas of in the city of Santa Barbara have been dubbed as hazardous, the city said in a ...

Santa Barbara County (SBCAS) is introducing a new community resource that helps reunite lost pets with their families. The interactive ...

A month after CalFire released new fire hazard maps, local agencies have reviewed them and, in some cases, proposed ...

In an update that could redefine community planning and safety measures, the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

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Below is a press release from multiple fire departments regarding Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA – On March 10, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...

The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from ... With the release of its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps on March 24, California’s firefighting agency is showing just how ...

The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County has burned nearly 37,000 acres as of Friday. It's the largest active wildfire in California and is 16% contained, according to Cal Fire. Crews will continue ...