Sandbags, tarps and K-rails are being used to prevent rain damage in Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito, just to name few.

“The people of the Weather Service are as fine as you’ll get in terms of getting the mission done, but it would be a pretty substantial cut,” the person said. “People are scared. They’ve ...

Mother Nature delivered cold temperatures, rain, and hail Sunday across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Residents along ...