ExxonMobil’s Oil Trucking Proposal expects final decision this week
A final decision is expected next week on ExxonMobil’s Oil Trucking Proposal, and there will likely be a strong public…
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Los Angeles sues 3 companies over toxic PCBs in waterways
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles is suing Monsanto and two other companies for past and future costs of…
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Rising fuel costs impacting trucking industry, driving up costs to consumers
Skyrocketing fuel costs are hitting the trucking industry hard, creating a domino-effect that is being passed down to consumers.…
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Las Positas pathway finishes safe connection for bikes and pedestrians
The new Las Positas multi-use pathway is open. Free ice cream coupons will be part of the celebration…
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UN countries to create treaty to fight plastic pollution
By WANJOHI KABUKURU Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — United Nations countries have agreed to create a legally binding global treaty to…
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Strauss Wind Project to receive delivery Thursday, traffic delays expected
Another delivery to the Strauss Wind Project renewable energy site near Lompoc and the Vandenberg Space Force Base are set for…
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Seasonal beach restrictions near Vandenberg Space Force Base beaches begin Tuesday
Restrictions are now in place for public access to beaches along the Vandenberg Space Force Base as part of an annual program to protect habitat for…
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California snowpack far below normal after dry winter months
By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drought-stricken California’s winter mountain snowpack is far below average after two…
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City businesses in Santa Barbara now powered by clean energy
Beginning in March, Local businesses in the City of Santa Barbara will begin to be powered with carbon-free electricity as part of the Santa Barbara…
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Many opinions coming out on mixed topics on the agenda as the President gives his State of the Union address
Central Coast residents speak out about the State of the Union address. The war in Ukraine was top of…
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Seasonal beach restrictions begin around Vandenberg Space Force Base
The Vandenberg Space Force Base said seasonal restrictions will be in place for nearby beaches starting Tuesday, March 1, to protect the Western…
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Houston oil company sues over California pipeline leak
By AMY TAXIN Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A Houston-based oil company has sued two container ship operators and an organization…
Continue ReadingShell to pull out of energy investments in Russia over war
By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Shell says it’s pulling out of Russia as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine…
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Major hurdle cleared in plan to demolish 4 California dams
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal regulators have issued a draft environmental impact statement saying there are…
Continue ReadingCalifornia won’t immediately change pollution credit program
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Newsom administration officials say they are in no rush to make changes to one of…
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Five highway beautification projects in store for Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties
The 126 beautification projects across the state are expected to generate 3,600 jobs as part of CalTrans’ multi-year initiative to remove trash and…
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Unstable cold burst heading in with a checklist of weather for the Central Coast
Unstable weather with a deep dip in temperatures is moving through the Central Coast. Snow levels will fall below 2000…
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Sewage spill shuts down beaches in Southern California
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a stretch of Southern California beach is closed to swimmers and surfers after up to 50,000 gallons of…
Continue ReadingExplosion at huge Louisiana refinery; 6 minor injuries
GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A huge Louisiana oil refinery has been rocked by an explosion and fire; company officials say six people suffered minor…
Continue ReadingWanted: A 500-pound black bear that has broken into nearly 30 California homes
By Sara Smart, CNN A new neighbor has moved into a California town and is causing concern. For months now, a 500-pound black bear has been roaming…
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