$1 million to be Pumped into Local Economy

Peoples’ Self-Help Housing has announced that the nonprofit organization has secured over $1,000,000 in funding to renovate Chapel Court Apartments in Carpinteria, a 28-unit farm worker housing project constructed nearly 40 years ago.

Septic System Regulations for California Adopted

After a year and a half of wrangling with language in workshops in Sacramento and numerous conference calls with staff from the State Water Resources Control Board staff, two ocean-environmental groups came home from the State Capitol on Tuesday June 19, 2012 with a successful end to their campaign to get septic system regulations adopted for the permitting or operation of septic systems in the state of California.

Santa Barbara community to remember Naomi Schwartz

The Santa Barbara community will gather on Saturday, July 28, 2012 to remember and pay tribute to long-time Santa Barbara resident, environmental and social justice champion, and former Santa Barbara County Supervisor and California Coastal Commissioner, Naomi Schwartz.

7th Annual Dump the Pump Day

With the return of high gas prices, Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the seventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21.

2012 Wine Label Art Contest

Starting June 18th, Artiste Winery is looking for a special piece of art to pair with our October single vineyard, vintage wine releases.

Gallegly Introduces Bill to Increase Firefighting AirSupport

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties), introduced a bill today that would require the U.S. Forest Service to activate unused Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) units to help alleviate the shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires.

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