Santa Barbara-Ventura Blog

The most enduring and influential grassroots environmental organization in the U.S. needs your help.

For the time-being, our Pacific Ocean is safe from new oil leases thanks to Joe Biden, but ones on Gaviota Coast still loom.

Amid the chaos in the first weeks of the new Federal Administration, we have plenty of ongoing fights in our region, and no time to shift gears.

Divestment is an effective strategy for limiting the influence of fossil fuel companies and prevents them from expanding operations at a time of growing climate crisis during an increasing need for climate justice especially in frontline communities.

Welcome our new volunteer Executive Committee members

The state waiver is a major step toward Sable Offshore Corp. restarting oil production from the Santa Ynez Unit’s three offshore oil platforms and transporting that oil through pipelines traversing state waters and three California counties.

Photos from the Dec. 2024 - Jan. 2025 edition of Condor Call Currents

Using the Energy Sage marketplace, you can research solar energy, get free quotes from vetted installers, and speak with energy advisors who can help you compare your options and answer any questions.

Condor Call Editor John Hankins shares highlights of the last two months

Sierra Club celebrates the one-year annivesary of Santa Barbara Channel as a Whale Heritage site