The Dangers of Oil Trucking
ExxonMobil should not be allowed to proceed with their proposal to increase oil trucking in our county on Highways 101 and 166, by 70 trucks per day.
Year: 2021
Cat Canyon’s Aquifer Should Not Be Exempt
The state is poised to make a decision on oil companies’ requested Cat Canyon Aquifer Exemption, which could open the door for a massive expansion of dangerous steam injection operations in that oil field.
With Drought Looming, Santa Barbara County Strikes Compromise on State Water
The supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to let the Central Coast Water Agency buy — and sell — water on the open market.
COW RAISES FUNDS FOR STUDENTS
Santa Ynez Valley Charter School is hosting a virtual Cow Pie Bingo event this May, allowing parents and community members
Weekly News Quiz: 4/17 – 4/23!
How much do you know about what happened this week? Take our weekly news quiz on Saturdays to see!
Jalama Canyon Ranch to Become Regenerative Farming Center
The White Buffalo Land Trust purchased this 1,000-acre ranch near Lompoc for $6 million this week.
Who Will Build Ortega Park’s Pool?
To fund the renovation of Ortega Park, the city has applied for an $8.5 million grant to build a skate park, without setting aside a single penny to replace the pool facilities — including the wading pool it filled with concrete in 2005.
Every Day Is Earth Day at Maps.Com
Earth Day, an event with a history that takes us back to 1969 and the devastating oil spill in the
COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Mandatory for All UC and CSU Students
Faculty and staff would also be included in proposed policy change.
An Instance of Personal Accountability
When the news broke that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd, sighs of relief and release filled our shared virtual space.
