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Tug-of-War Marathon
Board of Supes, Coastal Commission power struggle regarding development codes continues. Read story.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Red-Legged Frog Lawyers Up
Celebrated jumper’s chances improve with lawsuit targeting 60 pesticides harmful to California native. Read story.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Naples for Everyone?
First Bank quietly grants public access at the historic property. Read story.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Federal Money Coming for Devereux Slough
U.S. Fish & Wildlife’s $1 million helps project move toward nearly $10 million goal. Read story.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ocean Protection Plan Gets the Go-Ahead
Historic array of Marine Protected Areas approved for Southern California. Read story.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Saving What Remains of the Coast
The last 20 miles of undeveloped Southern California coastline is at Gaviota, and Naples its symbolic heart, a parcel that has so far confounded speculators’ schemes. Are its days again numbered? Read story.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Final Chapter Approaches
Southern California Marine Protected Areas are poised for a final vote. Read story.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Venoco Abandons Expansion Proposal
After a decade of trying, Venoco Energy officially abandoned its efforts this week to expand oil-drilling operations off Platform Holly in the Santa Barbara Channel. Read story.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Go Bonkers for Vandenberg Monkeyflower
Feds put recently discovered plant on endangered species candidate list. Read story.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In Deep Water
UCSB professor’s book on Gulf oil spill released by MIT Press. Read story.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Governor Signs Rigs-to-Reefs Bill
Controversial plan to allow inactive offshore oil platforms to remain becomes law. Read story.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Smoggy Status Quo
County governments agree to a six percent increase in greenhouse gases. Read story.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Redesign of Protected Marine Areas Hits Snag
Besieged with controversy and conflicting opinions since the process first began in 2008, the Marine Life Protection Act's mandated redesign of marine protected areas along the coast of Southern California, from Pt. Conception to the Mexican border, has hit another potential snag as it readies to become a reality. Read story.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Coastal Cleanup
Help keep S.B. beaches and creeks healthy by volunteering to pick up trash at one of 25 locations. Read story.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Caught in the Carrot Crossfire
Pesticide spraying worries Cuyama Valley residents. Read story.
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