Environmental Coalition Submits Lead Ban Petition
This week, a coalition of wildlife experts and veterinarians filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a complete ban on lead during hunting and fishing activities.
Recent Stories
Farm Worker Health Bill Passes Senate Committee
The measure now moves to the state senate floor for consideration.
UCSB Gets Cash for Trail Repair
The Coastal Conservancy authorized the allocation of $175,000 to UCSB this week to repair a section of coastal accessway that runs from the southeast end of Campus Point up to the bluff-top pathway between the Campus Lagoon and the ocean.
Massive Pack of Cruisers Pedals Through Fiesta
More than 800 bikers turned out for the annual Fiesta Cruiser Ride on 8/8, doubling the number of attendees from past years.
Small Quake Jiggers County
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Vandenberg Village in the early morning hours of 8/10.
Fiesta Crime Stats
There were no major incidents, which police credit with their strong presence and new countermeasures.
Man Dies in Probable Drowning Accident
[UPDATE, August 10]: Death of James Jay Ryan ruled an accident; toxicology report pending.
Accused Accessory to Murder Changes Plea
Alleged getaway driver in the Hendry’s Beach homicide case faces six months to seven years in prison.
Greka Leaks More Oil
Forty barrels of produced water and crude spill out of a storage tank because of faulty equipment.
Suing the City
Facing closure, owners of Green Well are challenging the legality of the newly drafted medical marijuana ordinance.
