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Thanks to your support, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors directed staff to develop an ordinance ending new oil drilling in the county. The ordinance process is expected to take about six months. County staff will also begin the process of phasing out existing oil operations by developing an amortization study of existing wells and conducting an environmental review.
For Ben, the decision to switch from a car to an electric bike came from a deeper desire for balance — to reduce his carbon footprint, live with more intention, and reconnect with the simple joy of moving through the world at his own pace.
In Carpinteria, where recent emergencies have closed Highway 101 and limited access to the coastal community, Girls Inc. has become a Community Resilience Hub. In an emergency, the campus can host 500 people and supply three days of solar power.