News in and around Santa Barbara's Mission Canyon
AT: 1140-1200 PALOMINO ROADDATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021TIME: 7AM-5PM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, THROUGH THEIR CONTRACTOR, WILL BE REPLACING SCE DETERIORATED POWER POLE ON PALOMINO RD. A TRAFFIC ROAD CLOSURE WILL BE IN AFFECT DURING THE DATE OF FRI. NOV. 5, 2021. RESIDENTS ACROSS AND ON EACH SIDE OF ADDRESS…
AT: 1485-1501 TUNNEL ROADDATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2021TIME: 8AM-3PM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, THROUGH THEIR CONTRACTOR, WILLBE REPLACING SCE DETERIORATED POWER POLE ON TUNNEL RD. A TRAFFICROAD CLOSURE WILL BE IN AFFECT DURING THE DATE OF MON. NOV. 1, 2021. RESIDENTS ACROSS AND ON EACH SIDE OF ADDRESS MAY NOT…
SOLVANG, Calif.— Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that the forest-wide closure that took effect August 31 will expire at midnight tonight, re-opening public access to Forest campgrounds, roads and trails beginning tomorrow, September 23. Fire restrictions banning wood and charcoal fires remain in effect throughout the Forest, however…
AT: MISSION CANYON ROADDATE: SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2021TIME: 8PM-4AM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, THROUGH THEIR CONTRACTOR, WILLBE REPLACING CROSS ARMS ON SCE POLE ON MISSION CYN RD. A TRAFFIC ROADCLOSURE WILL BE IN AFFECT DURING THE NIGH OF SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2021.RESIDENTS ACROSS AND ON EACH SIDE OF ADDRESS MAY NOT HAVE…
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by ForestWatch on SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Where can you hike? A burning question that staffers at LPFW have received over the past few days since the recent announcement from the U.S. Forest Service about the closures of National Forests. Thanks to our friends over at Los Padres Forest Association for kicking off a…
Public access to Los Padres National Forest will be barred under an order that will go into effect on Tuesday With fires raging across the state, the U.S. Forest Service is closing all 20 million acres of California’s national forests to public access for two weeks beginning Tuesday. In an announcement Monday, the…
Board and General Membership Meeting with Guest Speaker Thursday, August 26th - Meeting Information Meeting Information:Virtual Meeting When:Thursday - August 26, 2021Board Meeting/Board Elections: 9:00 a.m.General Meeting/Presentation: 10:15 a.m.Meeting Agenda Where: Zoom Log-In InformationZoom LinkMeeting ID: 843 6399 6180Passcode: 255263Call-In #: +1 669 900 6833 Guest Speaker: Robert Fitch/Kristina Fauss,…
At: 1025-1200 Palomino Rd2800-2840 Palomino Ridge Ln. Date: Wednesday august 11,2021Time:7pm-5am Southern California Edison company, through their contractor, will Be replacing SCE deteriorated power pole on palomino rd. A traffic Road closure will be in affect during the date of august 11, 2021. Residents across and on each side of…
Noozhawk Article: Mission Canyon Bridge Discussion Spans Structural, Roadway Changes for Santa Barbara Landmark Historic Landmarks Commission reviews 3 proposals to rehabilitate or replace bridge and make Mission Canyon Road safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and motoristsSanta Barbara’s historic Mission Canyon Bridge is one of the city’s visual treasures.The stone arch bridge and…
ICYMI: UC experts convene to discuss innovative solutions to California’s wildfires In case you missed it: On Friday, June 4, the University of California Research & Innovation office hosted the first wildfire symposium in a series of events discussing the challenges California faces from a longer wildfire season as a result…
The County of Santa Barbara offers discounted Earth Machine composting bins to help residents start their home composting efforts. If you would like to pick up one of these bins, check the location information below. The County offers the Earth Machine backyard composting bin for only $45, which is more…
Here you can see a presentation by Carlyle Johnston of Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division, on where the additional funds are being spent. Mission-Canyon-Neighborhood-Rates-and-ReSource-CenterDownload
Beginning, June 1st, 2021, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) will be conducting defensible space inspections. A minimum of 100 feet of defensible space is required around your home in Santa Barbara County. Engine companies will perform inspections and provide homeowners with educational material on how to comply. With…
In response to the increasing potential for a wildland fire start, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that fire restrictions will be raised throughout the Forest effective today, May 25. These restrictions will affect the use of campfires, stoves, smoking materials and internal combustion engines, and will remain in effect…
The Mission Canyon Association and Santa Barbara County Fire are partnering again to sponsor brush chipping on designated streets to prepare our neighborhoods for high-fire season. Santa Barbara County Fire has identified the areas (shown on the attached map) that are the designated streets that brush piles will be chipped.…
The Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council has created a short video on defensible space. Find it here: https://sbfiresafecouncil.org/get-ready/ Most homes lost to wildfire are first ignited by embers and small flames. By decreasing the susceptibility of the home and the immediate area surrounding the home, the chances of your home…
NEWS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - High Fire Season Preparedness and Response Levels - SANTA BARBARA, Ca. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD), in conjunction with all other local fire jurisdictions, will declare the beginning of the 2021 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts:Andrew Madsen, Public Affairs Officer, Los Padres NF (805) 961-5759Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 961-8819En españolWHAT: Prescribed pile burning of 1-10 treated acres of slash from felled dead trees and brush.WHEN: Starting April 14. Additional series of burns will occur through April. Burning operations will…
Immersive Multimedia Exhibit Kicks Off High Fire SeasonFree Family Friendly Art Installation to Debut at Buellton Recreation Center April 24 – May 1 See the Brochure of the event here