Affected by Disaster, Professors Took Action
The year 2017 ended with the Thomas Fire ravaging the hills of the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The new year began with fatal mudslides that claimed 21 lives, devastated over 100 homes and forced the closure of U.S. Route 101.
I.V. Homeless Population Weathers Fire and Rain
The hazardous smoke of December’s Thomas Fire didn’t spare Isla Vista, as air quality dipped to unhealthy levels and forced residents to strap on N95 respirator masks while outdoors.
Mudslides, Flooding Limit Northbound Access to Santa Barbara
Flash Flood warnings will remain in place for areas burned by the Thomas Fire until Tuesday afternoon and heavy showers are forecasted for the area.
Two Apparent Overdoses in Isla Vista Within 24 Hours, Victims Receive Doses of Naloxone
Two male victims suffering from apparent drug overdoses in Isla Vista received Naloxone and were transported to the hospital on Monday, the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office reported.
Santa Barbara Now Under Voluntary Evacuation Orders as Thomas Fire Continues to Burn
The Thomas Fire reached Montecito on Saturday and the city is now under a mandatory evacuation order.
Thomas Fire Evacuees Hope To Return Home Soon, UCSB Evacuation Center Remains Open
The Thomas Fire is still raging a week and a half later, but evacuation centers continue to shelter those displaced from their homes.
BREAKING: UCSB Cancels Finals Week, Postpones Fall Quarter Due to Thomas Fire
The campus will remain open, including student housing, including residence halls and apartments.
UCSB, I.V. Lose Power Over 10 Times Throughout Sunday Morning Due to Thomas Fire
The UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista community lost power more than 10 times early Sunday morning after strong winds pushed the Thomas Fire into Santa Barbara County.
Chancellor Yang Announces Friday Classes Canceled, Student Petition Gains 3,000 Signatures in One Hour
Margaret Klawunn, vice chancellor for student affairs, confirmed to students Wednesday night that the campus is open and will resume normal operations.
SoCal Edison Says UCSB Will Not Have a Scheduled Power Outage Wednesday
Because of several wildfires in Southern California, SCE has been canceling many scheduled outages.