California Sues over Trump Administration’s Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Environment By Callie Fausey The rule change — which takes effect on September 14 — could impact Santa Barbara County’s endangered species, such as southern California steelhead trout, California Condors, and red-legged frogs, environmentalists warn.
September Heat Wave Breaks Records in Santa Barbara County Environment By Jean Yamamura Wednesday’s record heat at Santa Maria and Santa Barbara airports breached the daily highs held since September 9, 1984.
Majority of Santa Rosa Island’s Rare Torrey Pines Predicted to Perish Environment By Callie Fausey Up to 80 percent of the critically endangered trees are not expected to survive following this spring’s historic wildfire.
Feds Moving at Full Throttle to Reverse Roadless Rule Protecting National Forests Environment By Callie Fausey
California Divided over Ocean Conservation Proposals, Including Creation of Marine Protected Area off Carpinteria Coast Environment By Callie Fausey
Offshore Fracking Proposal in Santa Barbara Channel Shot Down by Coastal Commission Environment By Nick Welsh
From Oil Rigs to Rocket Ships? Feds Float Far-Out Proposals for California’s Coast Environment By Nick Welsh