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“It really does put a damper on people’s ability to come out and enjoy the National Forest,” one park ranger said of the graffiti.

A brush fire burning along Highway 166 northeast of Santa Maria had blackened at least 20 acres and prompted the roadway’s closure Thursday evening. At

A fire that burned along Highway 166 northeast of Santa Maria after sparking Thursday evening has been fully contained with crews now focused on dealing

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.

Former President Ronald Reagans ranch in Santa Barbara is under threat by a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California.

Reagan Ranch, setting for history and legendary figures, threatened by Alisal fire