Safety plan in the works for the crowded and eroding Isla Vista bluffs
An eight-point safety plan has been presented to reduce risks on the Isla Vista bluffs. There was a fatal fall recently taking the life of a college…
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U.S. District Court upholds Santa Barbara County’s denial of ExxonMobil trucking proposal
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California upheld Santa Barbara County’s denial of ExxonMobil’s plan to transport oil by trucks…
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Southern sea otters retain protected status after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service evaluation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that southern sea otters will retain their threatened species status under the Endangered Species Act…
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Live music fills the streets of Ventura on the first weekend of fall
VENTURA, Calif.In addition to bands playing all over town for ArtWalk, breweries hosted bands, too. Topa Topa Brewing Co. even had its own Shakedown…
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Rep. Carbajal announces plan to combat climate change in free market way
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) visited the Community Environmental Council Hub to announce his plan to introduce The…
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Coastal Cleanup volunteers help local beaches shine
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Coastal Cleanup Day coincides with the first day of Fall. Volunteers up and down the coast picked up trash on Saturday. It is…
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Governor Newsom proclaims Native American Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring September 22, 2023, as Native American Day in the State of California.…
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Goleta Beach grows by six acres after nearly being wiped out in the winter storms
Goleta Beach Park has come back after sand was wiped out in the winter storms. Sediment from upstream has been brought to the…
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Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project construction set to begin in October
The City of Santa Barbara announced the commencement of the Vision Zero State Street Undercrossing Project on September 18, which will connect the…
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Governor signs executive order to improve property insurance market on Thursday
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order making changes intended to improve the California insurance marketplace on…
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Smoky skies caused by distant wildfires impacting Central Coast air quality
Wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon, combined with meterological conditions, are pushing smoke hundreds of miles south across much of…
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Award winning Eufloria Flowers in Nipomo showcase their efforts of sustainably grown roses
winning Eufloria Flower farm in Nipomo is growing sustainable roses with innovative technology that is better for the environment and their…
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Tar and oil blobs appear on several Santa Barbara beaches, creating mystery search for the source
Beach tar has come ashore at several Santa Barbara locations. The source is under…
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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issues Air Quality Alert for entire county
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department have issued an Air Quality…
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The City of Goleta is Santa Barbara County’s first certified Blue City
The City of Goleta was officially certified as a ‘Blue City’ by non-profit Project O during Tuesday night’s City Council…
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Coastal Cleanup Day encourages the public to fan out to beautify creeks and beaches
Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday at 28 locations along the coast from Goleta to Carpinteria. It will result in tons of trash picked up and a cleaner…
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New trees grow across neighborhoods in Santa Barbara
Thanks to a $20,000 grant from Santa Barbara Beautiful, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing Santa Barbara’s beauty, the Urban Forestry Program…
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CA Department of Corrections accepts agreement over Clean Water Act violations in SLO County
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to an Administrative Order on Consent with the California Department of Corrections and…
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PG&E conducts aerial inspections for potentially dangerous trees in Northern Santa Barbara County
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is conducting aerial inspections for trees that might pose a risk to power lines all this week throughout…
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California Attorney General files civil suit against major oil producers seeking punitive damages
On Saturday, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta announced that the state filed suit against five of the world’s largest oil companies, their…
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