Public Safety Power Shutoff started for 159 customers near Twitchell Reservoir Thursday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced Friday that Public Safety Power Shutoffs have begun for 159…
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SpaceX files federal lawsuit against California Coastal Commission’s decision to limit Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – SpaceX has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the California Coastal Commission alleging political discrimination and…
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Dangerous Decorations: Fake spiderwebs threaten local wildlife in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – For many, the holiday season is a time for creativity, especially during Halloween. “I love Halloween … my entire house is…
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Central Coast Sustainability Summit kicks off at UC Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Central Coast Sustainability Summit attracted environmental specialist from across the region. “Then we have great…
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Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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New state law requires refiners to increase fuel reserves in an attempt to stabilize gas prices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Monday, Assembly Bill X2-1 (ABX2-1) cleared the state legislature and was signed into law requiring refineries to maintain…
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Federal and local leaders celebrate designation of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary at Shell Beach event
Local officials and community leaders, along with representatives from the federal and state government came together Monday in Shell Beach to…
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Nature Track Film Festival invites public to closing night film and awards ceremony tonight in Goleta
GOLETA, Calif. – The 6th Annual Nature Track Film Festival is underway this weekend. Tonight’s final showing at 6:05 p.m. features the world…
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Direct Relief President provides Hurricane Milton aftermath update on The Morning News
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Direct Relief CEO and President Thomas Tighe is currently providing aid to those impacted by Hurricane Milton and the…
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Santa Barbara County receives $4.7 million Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The County of Santa Barbara will receive $4.7 million dollar Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant from the…
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The NatureTrack Film Festival returns with 80 movies, panel discussions, and special guests
The NatureTrack Film Festival brings 80 movies, speakers and forums to Goleta. It promotes experiences with nature both locally and around the…
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Sable Offshore’s construction work along Gaviota Coast stops after second Coastal Commission notice issued
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Construction work on a pipeline along the Gaviota Coast appears to have stopped after the Sable Offshore company…
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State Fire Marshal to hold public meeting, experts to answer questions regarding Sable’s plan to re-start oil production in SB county
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif.—State legislators, environmentalists, and community members sent letters to the Office of the State Fire Marshal…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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