In an update that could redefine community planning and safety measures, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) released new fire hazard maps late last month illustrating ...

Five years ago, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Santa Barbara closed a portion of State Street to ...

A firefighter hoses down flames during the May 29, 2021, Loma Fire in Santa Barbara. New CalFire fire hazard severity zone maps include parts of the Mesa neighborhood and TV Hill. Credit ...

Santa Barbara's most famous avenue, State Street cuts through downtown for 10 blocks and leads right onto Stearns Wharf. It's nearly impossible to miss with its shops, art galleries, theaters and ...

The Santa Barbara City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a trial program that introduces new 'pedlets' to the 500 block ...

Santa Barbara is also known for its green transportation options and car free program that provides walking maps and alternative means of transportation like the various bus and shuttle systems ...

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 ...