Posted on July 10 at 1:09 p.m.

Hello Independent Staff~~~I am proud and thankful to write to you. My parents moved to the area in 1948. I grew up,raised children & worked there. My sister and husband still live somewhat near the
fire and were always watchful & anxious for information. We did not expect ONLY THE INDEPENDENT and personal contributors to be THE ONLY SOURCE OF ANY REAL INFORMATION!!!! We were ashamed of the News Press Online....and of KEYTV!!! Hopefully they will take the hint and improvements will be made...In the meantime: THANKS AGAIN AND KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK!!!!! A Santa Barbaran at Heart.

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Posted on July 4 at 7:41 p.m.

Thank you Santa Barbara Independent!!!!!
Having lived in Santa Barbara/Goleta for years
we followed the Zaca fire and now this Gap fire
~~~Our hurrahs and thanks to Ray Ford!!!
Our sons know him; he is brave, hard working and honest, and we appreciated his coverage.
So SAD there is another fire to cover.
Thank you for keeping us INFORMED!
We are now residents of Tucson AZ

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