Heal the Ocean Appeals Miramar Expansion to Coastal Commission
Santa Barbara nonprofit alleges that the units of affordable housing proposed at the Montecito resort are slated for portions of the site most prone to flooding and debris flow.
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Carpinteria Committee Recommends Closing Access to Harbor Seal Rookery for Three Years
The recommendation will be presented to the City Council in January and, if accepted there, sent to the California Coastal Commission for final approval.
‘No Way, Not Possible’: California Has a Plan for New Water Rules. Will It Save Salmon from Extinction?
Growers and cities support the Newsom administration proposal, saying it strikes a balance for uses of Delta water. But environmentalists say the “healthy rivers” rules would actually harm California’s iconic salmon.
Monarch Butterfly Proposed for Listing as a Threatened Species
U.S. Fish and Wildlife looks to list species and its critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act; accepting comments through March 12, 2025.
Gaviota Coast Conservancy Buys Rancho Tajiguas in ‘First Step in Permanently Protecting Coastline’
The 3,272-acre ranch is the largest continuous property on the Gaviota Coast between Gaviota State Park and Isla Vista.
Supreme Court to Weigh in on Case Involving California’s Power to Clean Its Air
The Supreme Court justices agreed to review whether oil companies have standing to try to overturn a federal waiver for a California clean-car rule that ramped up electric car sales. The standards are the cornerstone of California’s efforts to clean its air and combat climate change.
Sable Offshore Energy Clears Major Hurdle to Restart Damaged Pipeline in Santa Barbara County
Governor Newsom’s office intervenes to stop local public meeting with State Fire Marshal over pipeline safety.
Carpinteria Committee Floats Idea of Closing Harbor Seal Rookery for Three Years
The city’s Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee will finalize and vote on its list of recommendations to the City Council at its final meeting this Thursday.
SpaceX Rocket Launches to Be Subjected to Public Review
Update: Following Tuesday’s pre-dawn rocket launch, SpaceX schedules next Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg for 3 a.m. this Saturday.
The Plastic We Wear
Apparel industry leaks millions of tons of plastic into environment each year.