Santa Barbara-Ventura Blog

The last two months as seen through local watchdog and e-mail chronicler, Jim Hines, our ever-hopeful, our premier lobbyist and activist.

It's worth remembering that our track record during the first Trump administration was filled with many victories. This time, we have the advantage of having been here before. And we are also more prepared, with strengthened chapters and an even...

The newly-opened Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria is dedicated to the appreciation of the Channel Islands and their history, particularly its ranching history.

There are many excellent strategies and programs to help reduce heating and cooling energy use – ranging from no-cost and inexpensive options to actions that require more up-front costs, but save money over time. 

The course includes six weeknight classroom sessions and four outings, which will be on a trail and moderately strenuous (5-7 miles in length). 

Stressed? Look to Your Local Nature Preserve, which includes the Ventura Land Trust, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy and in Santa Barbara The Land Conservancy and SB Conservancy – a partial list.

The new Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will be the third largest sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Santa Barbara County Supervisors asked staff to return with plans to include oil and gas facilities in the Climate Action Plan, responding to community outrage that fossil fuels were one of the only industries left out.

Photos of Ag Committee event at the Ventura Expo Center nd other happenings across Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

Day hiking or backpacking along the enchanting Manzana Creek in our beloved San Rafael Wilderness is Dr. Nature’s strongest prescription against the cosmic city blues.