The Baron Ranch is now open to the public to explore on the newly designed and restored Arroyo Quemado trail. It is one of the more unique locations on the coast.
The Lompoc Theatre Project has received over $2-million in state funds for a renovation project. The restoration goal is 2027, 100 years after it opened.
A master plan is being developed to respond to the growing population of aging residents in Santa Barbara County. By 2030 studies show one in four people in the county will be 60 or older.
By Wednesday afternoon, the fire had grown to 15,442 acres and was 5% contained. Santa Barbara County officials declared a local emergency, and Gov. Gavin Newsom secured federal assistance for the blaze.