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) – 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

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