Cuyama

Smoke from Gifford Fire darkens sun over Santa Ynez, CA on Saturday evening

Gifford Fire scorches more than 30,000 acres as evacuations ordered, 3 injured

Monica Lopez

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in parts of SLO and Santa Barbara counties. Residents are urged to monitor for changing conditions. Hwy 166 is closed between Hwy 101 and New Cuyama.

Infrastructure, Housing and Development

Santa Barbara County releases its first Active Transportation Plan

Amanda Wernik

The County of Santa Barbara has released its first ever Active Transportation Plan aiming to develop a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure in Santa Barbara County.

Environment and Energy

Update: Flash flooding responsible for oil spill near Cuyama

San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services now says an intense thunderstorm was responsible for Monday's oil spill near Cuyama off Highway 166.…