Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network: Saving the California Condor
The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and the Santa Barbara Zoo are bringing awareness to an endangered species.…
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Federal agency opens public comment period for proposed Chumash Heritage Maritime Sanctuary
On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) opened up a public comment period for the proposed Chumash Heritage National…
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Santa Barbara Airport noise study and working group plan takes flight
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-In the 1950s the Santa Barbara Airport was annexed to the city of Santa Barbara by acknowledging a corridor under the Pacific…
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Aftershocks wake people up in and around Ojai
OJAI, Calif.-People living in and around Ojai are still feeling aftershocks from Sunday’s earthquake. The shaking woke many people up this morning,…
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Ventura County Fire Department crews survey damage following stormy weekend
The Ventura County Fire Department has crews surveying the area in the aftermath of this weekend’s storm.…
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Lingering impacts of Hilary causes some issues on the Santa Barbara waterfront
A beached boat was found east of Stearns Wharf Monday morning as tropical storm Hilary moved through the Santa Barbara area. It was secured and not…
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Water conservation board member charged with years of felony water theft
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Monday that charges have been filed against Daniel Conklin Naumann for multiple felony…
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Santa Barbara and Ventura County environmental health agencies issue general rain advisory
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services and the Ventura County Environmental Health Division both issued health advisories due to area…
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Use winter storm guidelines for summertime Hurricane Hilary on the Central Coast
Hurricane Hilary may lose strength over land, but it will be very powerful upon arrival Sunday and Monday. Residents are being asked to prepare like…
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Summerland air quality now being tested with special equipment while oil well capping is taking place
A special air testing vehicle has arrived at Summerland Beach. It will check air quality in the area of leaking oil…
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Fishermen come out to clean Summerland beach of old lobster traps and other random items
Fishermen led the way on a Summerland beach cleanup this week. It included retrieving 20 lobster…
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The city of Lompoc advises residents to prepare for potential power outages
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is advising the City of Lompoc of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) as a proactive measure to reduce heatwave…
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Power outage for portions of San Luis Obispo
A power outage has been reported in portions of San Luis Obispo Wednesday afternoon.…
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Community Environmental Council hosts Extreme Heat Forum with focus on vulnerable populations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-In the wake of the hottest July on record worldwide, the Community Environmental Council hosted its first Extreme Heat Forum.…
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Governments of California and Australia sign climate change response memorandum
On Tuesday, Governor Newsom and the Australian Ambassador to the United States Dr. Kevin Rudd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating a…
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More funding sought to slow oil leak issues in near shore waters off Summerland
The clean up of Summerland Oil wells could be increased with new funding that’s being requested from the state. Annually it would be $3-million if…
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Betty Belts benefit helps fire survivors in Maui
VENTURA, Calif.-A local business is among the first to hold a fundraiser to help Maui fire survivors. The owners of Betty Belts / Ocean Room Gallery…
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California Department of Food and Agriculture invests nearly $2 million into local pollinators
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded a grant of almost $2 million through its Pollinator Habitat Program to the Cachuma…
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Rain showers and rollovers part of the Central Coast wake up call
The storm drains were flowing along the South Coast with an early morning tropical storm coming apart in Southern…
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Santa Barbara commandeers and destroys illegally submerged wine bottles; perpetrators accept plea deal
Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that, in accordance with a plea agreement, it destroyed 2,000 bottles of wine and…
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