highway closed

Fire closes Highway 166 between Santa Maria and New Cuyama. Area is sparsely populated, but some evacuations ordered.

Big storm predicted for next week could mean setback for PCH repair efforts.

The shutdown will even apply to residents: They are being advised to stock up on supplies now.

A highway in Ventura County was shut down for hours by a tractor-trailer rig fire, causing some big traffic tieups.A big rig carrying roofing materials…