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With severe storms increasingly likely from the “super El Niño” building in the Pacific Ocean, communities across California are scrambling to prepare – clearing ditches and culverts, fortifying burn scars (like those in Altadena and the greater L.A. area), readying shelters and assembling response teams.
Residents in Santa Barbara County are getting a head start in preparations, thanks in part to Jason Scott-Sheets, a certified University of California Climate Steward.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer for the niche tech enthusiast – they are now a practical choice for the everyday driver. EVs are affordable, can travel farther on a single charge, and new models are continually released. At the same time, charging infrastructure continues to grow steadily across California, making it easier to drive electric, whether you’re commuting, running errands, or taking a road trip.
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 15, to urge the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to approve proposed amendments to the Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) and Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) that would prohibit new onshore oil and gas wells. These long-awaited protections would safeguard community health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent future expansion of oil extraction while creating a responsible pathway for winding down existing operations in Santa Barbara County.