Janene Scully

Janene Scully is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in covering news in Santa Barbara's North County. As the North County editor for Noozhawk, she is known for her engaging storytelling and passion for photojournalism. Throughout her nearly three-decade career, Scully has tackled a variety of topics, from somber events like homicide trials to the future of the journalism industry. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying one's work and maintaining a sense of fun in order to stay committed to the field. While she is responsible for covering North County news, Scully acknowledges that some stories can be emotionally challenging, such as those involving homicide trials. For all of Josh Molina's podcasts, visit www.santabarbaratalks.com.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • The fire is mostly contained within its original footprint with some moderate growth in the southeast corner towards Figueroa Mountain.
  • The Lake Fire had charred 16,452 acres with only 8% containment.

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Recent Articles

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County: 16,000-Acre Wildfire Threatens Michael Jackson's Former Ranch with Zero Percent Containment

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County: 16,000-Acre Wildfire Threatens Michael Jackson's Former Ranch with Zero Percent Containment

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 A wildfire, named the Lake Fire, broke out in Santa Barbara County, California on July 7, 2024. The fire has spread to over 16,000 acres with zero containment and forced evacuation orders for areas including Michael Jackson's former ranch at Figueroa Mountain Road. Firefighters are working to contain the fire amidst high temperatures and low humidity levels, facing challenges in controlling the blaze that threatens several ranches, including Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches First Two Maxar-Satellites of WorldView Legion Fleet, Marking a Milestone for Maxar

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches First Two Maxar-Satellites of WorldView Legion Fleet, Marking a Milestone for Maxar

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 SpaceX launched the first two of Maxar's six-satellite WorldView Legion fleet, Maxar-1 and Maxar-2, from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 2, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket completed its record-breaking 20th reuse and landing. Each satellite carries high-resolution cameras capable of capturing precise images with a resolution of 30 centimeters, tripling Maxar's imagery capacity. Delays in development and manufacturing due to supply chain challenges and pandemic-related issues preceded the launch.

SpaceX Successfully Launches 51 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Broke On: Sunday, 26 September 2021 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 51 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 26, 2021. The rocket's first stage successfully returned to Earth, landing on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Pacific Ocean. This was the first of two SpaceX launches planned for the day, with the second one scheduled to take place in Florida.