I’m staying at my parents’ tonight, but taking my stuff back home to Topanga tomorrow. Conditions appear significantly better, and there does not appear to be a threat to Topanga or Malibu at this time.
I’m at my parent’s house, completely safe. I’ll be working from there today. Updates follow:
Update 8:46 AM: CBS’s Fire Fact Sheet (Dated 9 PM Oct 22):
AS OF 9PM
• 3,800 acres burned
• More than 200 homes evacuated
• 1,500 residents evacuated
• 10 homes and 6 businesses damaged
• 1,400 fire personnel deployed
• No injuries reported
• 10 percent [...]
Updates will be sketchy today; I’m at work and will be trying to get actual work done. Still evacuated; don’t know when I’ll be going back. Traffic in general in LA area a complete nightmare today, especially since Topanga is closed to traffic. Two+ hours to get to work today.
Update 10:10 AM: LA County Fire [...]
I just got the call for voluntary evacuation, and I am heeding the call.
I have time (can’t see flames; they haven’t crested any hills around me) so I’m packing up essentials and heading to my parent’s house. With cats, which should go over wonderfully with the parents.
I’m turning off the computers now, and taking some [...]
June 16, 2007 — 4 to 8 p.m. Almost six miles round-trip, and more than 1200 feet elevation gain between Dead Horse Trail and Eagle Rock. We were all hurting by the end of it. Amber S., Debbie I., Kate S., and yours truly.
It was a beautiful hike, with a constant breeze from the ocean [...]