Rob Bonta’s motion for a preliminary injunction is part of his second lawsuit against the Trump administration over what he calls the illegal restart of the pipelines, which started moving oil in March.
Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal says he’s “outraged” over the Trump administration’s “backwards” deal with offshore wind company Ocean Winds.
Public hearings are underway for the proposed changes that could expand protections in waters off the Central Coast.
Santa Barbara soil surfer Ron Takeda was chased by a shark for about three to four minutes during a 20-mile run from Campus Point to Carpinteria.
Protections for endangered species on the Central Coast and across the country will remain in place, for now.
Applications for student grants up to $750 open until May 5.
The annual eco-friendly festival saw overcast skies but still drew out large crowds.
The city is engaging the public on a plan to protect beaches from coastal erosion and flooding.
Heal the Ocean and MarBorg’s Styrofoam recycling program expands.
The Santa Barbara County jury also rejects the insanity plea of the defendant, Joseph Ashley Garcia, who now faces a mandatory term of life without the possibility of parole.
