Santa Barbara Supervisors Pull Plug on Onshore Oil Industry
The Board of Supervisors votes 3-2 to ban new drilling and phase out all existing onshore oil operations.
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Sable Oil Loses Major Courtroom Battle with Coastal Commission
Santa Barbara judge rules company needed permits before doing pipeline repairs.
Whales Get Statewide Shipping Protection
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies, a voluntary program to reduce vessel speeds that started in the Santa Barbara Channel, expands statewide.
Governor Signs Bill Requiring Eight-Story Development Behind Santa Barbara Mission to Undergo Environmental Review
The environmental housing bill was signed into law on Saturday, creating a new hurdle for the controversial project.
First Piece of Santa Barbara’s More Mesa Permanently Preserved
Santa Barbara County and community partners vow to protect 36 acres from mounting housing development pressures in perpetuity.
CA Attorney General Bonta Sues Sable Offshore over Alleged Coastal Violations
Shots fired on all sides as oil company faces mounting lawsuits while threatening offshore workaround off the coast of Santa Barbara County.
Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Project Completed
Santa Barbara County Public Works’ $2.5 million effort is designed to stop crude oil from seeping into Toro Canyon Creek.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Offering $2,200 for Old Cars
Vehicles up to model year 2002 now qualify for the Air Pollution Control District’s buyback program.
What’s Causing Eerie Halos Around Barrels on Ocean Floor?
A recent study provides hints into their toxic contents, but UC Santa Barbara’s David Valentine is “not entirely sold that they really know what’s in the barrels.”
The Annual Green Gala Hit Different This Year
The Community Environmental Council fundraiser preached perseverance amid a hostile administration.
