A part of Matilija Canyon Road collapsed into a raging creek below. Last week, Christou joined other residents who were evacuated by a Ventura County Sheriff's Office helicopter. She's among more than 70 residents who were evacuated by helicopter from Matilija Canyon, according to the sheriff's department. He said parts of the road into Matilija Canyon have been cleared of debris, but a massive chunk of pavement had fallen into the creek. When the Sheriff's Office offered air transportation out of the canyon, Manee said, her mom left the two dogs with a neighbor and "abandoned ship as soon as possible."

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2023 00:24 UTC