LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A storm has hit the Southland, forcing multiple evacuation orders and evacuation warnings across the region. The storm, expected to last throughout much of Tuesday, is predicted to bring high powered winds, heavy rain, cold weather and even snow in some areas. For regions recently affected by wildfires, the remaining burn scar areas could experience flooding, mudflow and/or debris flow. Here is a list of the latest evacuation orders and warnings: Yucaipa (Evacuation Order): Evacuation order issued for the communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village ..read more

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – With the impending storm heading towards the Southland, multiple evacuation orders have been ordered across regions of Southern California. The storm, expected to last throughout much of Tuesday, is predicted to bring high powered winds, heavy rain, cold weather and even snow in some areas. For regions recently affected by wildfires, the remaining burn scar areas could experience flooding, mudflow and/or debris flow. Yucaipa (Evacuation Order): Evacuation order issued at 3:40 p.m. for the communities of Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, Northeast Yu ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) — An evacuation order has been issued for residents in the Alisal Fire burn scar ahead of a storm that authorities say has the potential for bringing flooding and debris flows to the area. According to Santa Barbara County, residents should leave before sunset. A flash flood watch also goes into effect at 6 p.m. Monday, and continues through noon Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for parts of the #AlisalFire burn scar due to an incoming storm with the potential to produce flooding and debris flows. Residents should le ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) — UC Santa Barbara’s $1.5 billion plan for new student dorms does not include any windows. The proposed Munger Hall on the grounds of UC Santa Barbara has come under fire for its unconventional aesthetics. The university, like many others across the country, is facing a housing crisis and needs the new dorms, which would house more than 4,000 students. But the project caught national attention after a prominent architect quit the project in protest of the design. Munger Hall is so named for 97-year-old Berkshire Hathaway investor Charles Munger, who donated $200 million t ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) — Santa Barbara County residents in the Alisal Fire burn scar area were under evacuation orders as a powerful winter storm dumped heavy rain early Monday morning, bringing the risk of flooding and mudslides to the area. Drenching rain in the Alisal Fire burn area in Santa Barbara County, Calif. Oct. 25, 2021. (CBSLA) The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) issued an evacuation order Sunday for about 300 residents in the Alisal Fire burn area. The order, which took effect at noon Sunday, includes the following areas in and around the Alisal Fire bur ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) – After the Alisal Fire destroyed a dozen homes earlier this month, residents near the burn area in Santa Barbara County are bracing for the pacific storm that is inching closer to Southern California. Santa Barbara County issued an evacuation order on Sunday that runs through Monday for parts of the Alisal Fire burn area. The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management is asking people in the canyon to leave before the rain falls for fear of mudslides. Kelly Hubbard, the county’s OEM director tells CBSLA Reporter Jeff Nguyen that the roads that run along Refugio ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) — Cooler weather and some rainfall is helping firefighters in their battle to contain several wildfires across the state. One of the most recent to erupt was the Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County. The wind-whipped fire erupted a week ago and quickly shut down the 101 Freeway in the area. Fire officials say the Alisal Fire – which has scorched 17,254 acres — is now 80% contained, thanks in part to noticeably cooler conditions and increasing humidity in the area. #AlisalFire info map for Mon, Oct. 18, 2021: • Acreage: 17,254 • Containment: 80% (see black lines on map ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) – Hundreds of firefighters were making significant progress in their battle against a large wildfire which has been burning west of Santa Barbara all week. Damage from the Alisal Fire burning in Santa Barbara County. Oct. 15, 2021. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department/Twitter) The Alisal Fire, which has scorched 16,901 acres, was 41% contained Friday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service, up from just 5% containment Thursday. The fire has destroyed three homes and two outbuildings, according to Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesperson Mike ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) – Hundreds of firefighters Thursday a large wildfire burning west of Santa Barbara. Firefighting helicopters battle the Alisal Fire near Goleta, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) The Alisal Fire has scorched 16,801 acres as of Thursday morning, with containment still only at 5%, according to the U.S. Forest Service. More than 1,300 fire personnel from multiple agencies are fighting the blaze on the ground and in the air with water-dropping helicopters and retardant dropping air tankers. The blaze is burning in areas that have not seen ..read more

SANTA BARBARA (CBSLA) – Firefighters Wednesday were continuing to battle a growing brush fire which sparked west of Santa Barbara, threatened homes and shut down a portion of Highway 101. The Alisal Fire in Santa Barbara County. Oct. 12, 2021. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department/Twitter) The Alisal Fire broke out before 2:30 p.m. Monday amid powerful winds near Alisal Lake in the Santa Ynez Mountains. It was burning in dense chaparral, brush and grass, with thick smoke visible throughout the county. There was no word of a cause. At last report Tuesday night, the fire had burne ..read more