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The No. 1 story reports on Lake Cachuma’s water levels rising and spilling over Bradbury Dam after heavy rainfall

Non-native animal has been spotted numerous times in recent weeks

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Office of Emergency Management cancels evacuation order for Alisal Fire burn area

Santa Barbara was issued a shelter-in-place warning due to potential life-threatening flooding and debris in the burn areas from the Alisal Fire after being told to evacuate the area over the weekend.

Residents in Santa Barbara were told to shelter-in-place due to potential life-threatening flooding after heavy rains battered areas already ravaged by wildfires.

Weather system has slowed, but also increased a bit in strength; mud and debris flows possible; peak rainfall expected between 8 and 10 a.m. Monday

Weather system is expected to drop 1-2 inches of rain in the early morning hours on Monday, potentially triggering flooding and debris flows