Barbara County News Today

Gulf coast and its capital, tallahassee. Set to become the most powerful hurricane to hit the u. S. In two years. Lifethreatening Storm Surge up to 20 feet. States of emergency in florida, georgia, and the carolinas. Mandatory evacuations, miles of traffic as the race to get out is on. Al roker standing by with the new track. Also breaking tonight, the Ied Exploding at a california courthouse. Six injured. A suspect in custody. Deputies pinning him down as he screamed at the top of his lungs. Wh...

No one hurt in early morning blaze, which involved a big rig carrying exotic cars.

A hazardous materials incident in Buellton led to a shelter-in-place order for some businesses and the closure of Industrial Way for a time Sunday. Santa

Public safety agencies in Santa Barbara County hold event in the Santa Ynez Valley to draw attention to the wildfire threat.

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies are responding to reports of a structure fire in Orcutt Monday afternoon.

Any marine clouds that form in the afternoon and evening should clear quickly again Thursday but changes come as the weekend nears. Clouds again get a little more stubborn and temps cool.

Santa Barbara County Fire Officials have released an update on the Hill Fire. This includes containment levels and the status of evacuation warnings.

No homes reported damaged. Air tankers, helicopters being used to fight fire.

Pilot escapes without serious injury.

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A grass fire sparked by a vehicle towing an recreational vehicle burned 37 acres along Highway 166 in northeastern Santa Barbara County