Lauren Bianchi Klemann

Government Affairs & Public Information Manager @sbcag_info. Local government & news media enthusiast. Mom 💕. All opinions are mine.

[Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) @CaltransD5]

UPDATE: The #1 (left) lane of northbound US 101 near Goleta is now open. Both lanes of southbound US 101 are also now open through the area. Crews worked through the night to clear debris and will remain active today. @CaltransHQ @CHP_SantaBarb

[Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) @CaltransD5]

UPDATE: Southbound US 101 has reopened to one lane for five miles from Mariposa Reina south of Gaviota to the Vista Point. Southbound US 101 is fully reopened to two lanes from south of the Vista Point. Still no estimate on reopening the northbound lanes of US 101. @CaltransHQ

[CHP Santa Barbara @CHP_SantaBarb]

Traffic Update:
US-101 southbound #2 lane is now open. The #1 lane remains closed.
US-101 northbound remains closed for an unknown duration.

[Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) @CaltransD5]

In the foothills above #SantaBarbara, Highway 192 is closed in both directions between Mission Canyon Rd. and Mountain Dr. due to rockslide. No estimate on reopening. @CaltransHQ

[Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) @CaltransD5]

In #SantaBarbara County, Hwy. 135 is closed for approximately 8 miles due to flooding, from one mile north of Los Alamos to the intersection with Harris Grade. No estimate for reopening at this time. Please remember to never drive or walk through flooded areas.
@CaltransHQ

[LA Metro Rider Alerts @metrolaalerts]

Good evening. There was a 5.3 magnitude earthquake at 9:09 tonight north of the LA metro area that was felt in many parts of our service area.

Trains will be running slower as per our earthquake procedure to check for any damage. Thanks for riding and your patience.

[Eytan Wallace @EytanWallace]

NEWS:

Speaker @RobertRivas_CA @CASpeakerRivas has announced new leadership changes.

@AsmAguiarCurry (D-Winters) is the new Assembly majority leader. She will replace Asm. Isaac Bryan who served in the role since Aug.

@JimWoodAD2 replaces Aguir-Curry as new speaker pro Tempore.

[Jeremy B. White @JeremyBWhite]

NEW: @CASpeakerRivas makes his chair picks.

Approps: Wicks

Budget: Gabriel

GO: Rubio

Health: Bonta

Housing: Ward

Judiciary: Kalra

Natural Resources: Bryan

Privacy: RBK

Public Safety: McCarty

Rules: Pacheco

Transpo: Wilson

Utilities: Petrie-Norris

[Lauren Bianchi Klemann @lbianchiklemann]

@MichelleforVC So much.

[SBCAG @SBCAG_info]

Just watched this news story on @NewsChannel312 from @JohnPalminteri about the Santa Claus Lane Bikeway. A nice feature on how this project makes travel easier and safer for cyclists and pedestrians #bikeway #safetravel #collaboration #communityconnections

[SBCAG @SBCAG_info]

Exciting opportunities to join our team. We're hiring for two essential positions: Admin. Assistant & Program Coordinator. Make a meaningful impact in promoting sustainable transportation options & improving community mobility. Apply by 4 p.m on Oct. 27, https://t.co/ZrfY25Ua4n

[SBCAG @SBCAG_info]

Great story by @JECMolina today about talks to partner with regional agencies about bringing Metrolink to Santa Barbara County's south coast: https://t.co/sJJ2i1KTr5

[Lauren Bianchi Klemann @lbianchiklemann]

@JaneneScully This is the talk of the town in this household. Hannah’s given me a full rundown.

[LA QuakeBot @earthquakesLA]

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake occurred 4.35mi SE of Ojai, CA. Details: https://t.co/nNtTHUy5md Map: https://t.co/zzFRPfvwBK

[Santa Barbara County Fire Department @SBCFireInfo]

#PlantIncident Update: 5% containment , 5,460 acres , 430 personnel. Hwy 166 is now open.
Evacuation orders remain in place for Aliso Cyn to Wasioja Cyn.
Evacuation Warning - Cottonwood Cyn. Video of morning briefing/relief personnel going out to the fire line.

[SBCountyOEM @SBCountyOEM]

As the anticipated rain & strong winds from #HurricaneHilary make it into our region, having the latest information from trusted sources is critical.
📍 Visit https://t.co/5bCMvTR0kC for details on getting storm-ready, changing storm conditions, & registering for ReadySBC Alerts

[Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) @CaltransD5]

#StateRoute166 East is closed from the Junction with #US101 near Santa Maria to Cuyama in Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo Counties due to a brushfire. There is no estimate for re-opening. US 101 remains open to travelers.
Road info at: https://t.co/86BJHWukqE

[Senator Monique Limón @MoniqueLimonCA]

Yesterday I joined @CaltransHQ & @SBCAG_info at the check-presentation ceremony to celebrate the state's investment of $132.4M for improvements to #Hwy101 including:
🔋Zero emission infrastructure
🚌SBMTD Electric Buses
🚵‍♀️Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection

[Josh Molina @JECMolina]

Scoop.
Santa Barbara News-Press Staff Told All Jobs ‘Eliminated’ as Newspaper ‘Stopped Publishing’ https://t.co/2iIv625ubR

[VCTC @GoVCTC]

VCTC Coastal Express and @PacSurfliners service will be increased for the @XGames – skip the hassle of driving and parking – pay through the Umo app (VCbuspass) or Amtrak app. For more information visit https://t.co/570pFR6w3j.
📸: X Games