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Evacuating before storms is the new normal
Another storm swept through Santa Barbara and Ventura counties Thursday night, and many had to evacuate. We get an update and learn how rain gauges can help prepare us for the next storm.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 25m ListenAnother storm swept through Santa Barbara and Ventura counties Thursday night, and many had to evacuate. We get an update and learn how rain gauges can help prepare us for the next storm. Plus, a surprise drop out this week means there’s now only one candidate running for a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
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4 storiesHow we learn from each storm
Rain that was once celebrated in drought-stricken Southern California is now feared by those living near recent wildfire burn zones. On Thursday , more than 20,000 people evacuated from Montecito, Carpinteria and parts of Goleta and Ojai, in…
Read the story9 minRain gauges measure storm intensity in real time
Each time rain enters the forecast, emergency officials in Santa Barbara County worry about mudslides. The biggest questions are: how much rain will we get and how intense will that rain be?
Read the story8 minWho pays for debris clean up?
Santa Barbara County officials say they have spent about $46 million in emergency response, repairs and recovery work for the Thomas Fire and mudslides in Montecito. Most of that should be reimbursable from federal and state agencies.
Read the story5 minSusan Epstein drops out, Gregg Hart becomes sole candidate for Santa Barbara Supervisor
In a surprising and unexplained move, political candidate Susan Epstein dropped out of the race for the Second District seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
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