Sen. Padilla Wraps Central Coast Lands Protection into New Bill
PUBLIC Lands Act would conserve more than a million acres of public lands in California and prohibit oil extraction in certain areas.
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Meagan Harmon Appointed to California Coastal Commission
Santa Barbara city councilmember won seat, beating out Supervisor Das Williams.
Big Dig Begins at Randall Road Debris Basin
Ground-breaking ceremony recalls lives lost and tells of lives to be saved by 8-acre containment basin.
Newsom Aims to Ban Fracking by 2024
Larger goal is zero emissions statewide; two studies released on how to get there.
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.
California Anti-Fracking Bill Voted Down in Committee
It lost by only one vote with state senators Hertzberg and Hueso abstaining.
A Very Dry Winter in Santa Barbara County
Absent an “April miracle,” this rain year comes up short.
California’s Central Coast Welcomes First Gray Wolf in Over 100 Years
OR-93 Is currently in San Luis Obispo County and may be headed for Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara County’s 10-Year Rainfall Average at ‘All-Time Low’
Drought conditions loom as state water allotments put on hold “until further notice.”
Driver Criminally Charged in Cuyama Oil Truck Spill
Jesse Villasana faces five misdemeanor charges for last year’s 4,533-gallon spill on State Route 166.
