Santa Maria High School students get hands-on environmental science experience at Cal Poly
Some Santa Maria High School students got a taste of Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy during a recent field…
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California Coastal Commission tells Sable Offshore to cease pipeline work, says it needs proper permit
Sable Offshore’s plans to restart oil production hit a snag when the California Coastal Commission has requested a stop to allegedly unpermitted work…
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California passes nation’s first mandatory food date labeling reform bill
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 660 into law which standardizes food date labels in an effort to prevent food waste statewide.…
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SCE warns of possible outages in areas with high fire risk
GAVIOTA, Calif. – Marine layers stick around when there is cool ocean air and hot inland air. Some people avoided the heat by heading to the coast…
Continue Reading New California law empowers local governments to weigh in on oil and gas operations in their area
The Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act was signed into law which increases the opportunity for local jurisdictions to limit or ban oil and gas…
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California bans octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopuses statewide
The California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses Act was signed into law Sunday prohibiting octopus farming on land and water as well as the sale of farmed…
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Power outages in Santa Barbara scheduled due to heat warnings this week
Power outages in Santa Barbara County are scheduled this week due to excess heat warnings and wildfire risks.…
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Public suggestions help to direct state funding for parks and open space changes
The Jesusita Trail and other spaces could be getting the benefits of more state funding for open spaces and parks. Two community meetings have been…
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New law requires increased pace to plug idle wells and increases fees on operators statewide
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1866 into law last week requiring companies to meet more ambitious requirements to plug idle oil wells in the…
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MicroAid International rebuilds homes for disaster survivors
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The founder of MicroAid International appreciates support from people along the coast. MicroAid International has been…
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Aerial tour provides birds-eye view of soon to be designated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
A special aerial tour Tuesday provided media members, along with other invited guests, a birds-eye view of some of the coastline that is included in…
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Sable’s plans to restart offshore oil drilling pending approval, fuels outrage from environmental advocates
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The Refugio Spill of 2015 devastated miles of coastline, killed marine life, and cost hundreds of millions to clean…
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Power outage reported for over 2000 customers in Santa Maria Thursday
A power outage has been reported for 2,707 customers in northwest Santa Maria on…
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Beekeepers share why they don’t want you to raise more honey bees in Santa Barbara County
Local beekeepers are seeing too many honey bees since the…
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4.7 Magnitude Earthquake strikes near Malibu, rattles parts of Ventura County
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Malibu area at 7:28 a.m. Thursday morning, according to the USGS. The epicenter is 5 miles away from…
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Lagoon fire at UC Santa Barbara is part of a multi-year project to restore native plant growth
A fire at the UCSB lagoon will burn off invasive plants and grasses. UCSB officials and Santa Barbara County Fire will be on site all…
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Local tribal leaders celebrating major advancement in creation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Local Chumash tribal leaders are celebrating the long-proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is now within just a few weeks from…
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Sick sea lion rescued at Hendry’s Beach in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — An adult female sea lion was rescued by the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute Friday morning at Hendry’s…
Continue Reading NOAA reaches key milestone in designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its final environmental impact statement for…
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NTSB Chair urges Coast Guard to mandate safety management systems (SMS)on 5th anniversary of deadly Conception dive boat fire
National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy traveled from Washington D.C. to spend the fifth anniversary of the MV Conception dive…
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