Breaking News: Sherpa Fire Update

SANTA BARBARA,CA (Friday, June 17,2016 ta 11:40 a.m.)—The Sherpa Fire near Santa Barbara continues to burn today. It is only 5% contained.  This morning residents of the Western Antelope Valley woke to clouds of smoke …

Fire Watch: Updates on fire season

Fire Watch: Updates on fire season

We all need to stay alert, clear our lots, be prepared with a ‘go pack’ and evacuation plan. See below for CERT training info.

The Pine fire started on June 30 in the Sespe Wilderness, …

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Fire Watch: Updates on fire season

We all need to stay alert, clear our lots, be prepared with a ‘go pack’ and evacuation plan. See below for CERT training info.

The Pine fire started on June 30 in the Sespe Wilderness, ...

Sheriff’s Sgt. Downey to leave substation next week

By Patric Hedlund, TME

[CORRECTION: This story was published Thursday, July 14. On July 15 Sergeant Dustin Downey belatedly replied to our fact check inquiry. The headline on this story has been changed. He has ...