As we watch the news coverage of the fires in Sylmar and Montecito, we send out our prayers to those affected and the firefighters who are battling the blazes. (Particular prayers go out to the brothers at Mt. Calvary Retreat House, who were forced to flee as the monastery was totally destroyed).
While we're fortunate that nothing is happening in the local area, the low humidity and gusty winds are putting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties into red flag conditions at least until Sunday afternoon, so if you're going into the mountains this weekend, be especially careful.
