Santa Barbara-Ventura Blog

Governor Newsom signed bills that will require fees that companies must pay to cover the cost of cleaning up 40,000 idle wells across the state and strengthen local government’s power to restrict oil and gas production (AB 3233), Another would shut...

The Sierra Club, and especially the Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter are preparing now to protect the planet and its people. We'll need your help.

Sightings by "Condor Call" editor Condor John Hankins

The CA Fire Marshal could enable oil drilling on the Gaviota Coast that stopped a decade ago after the Plains Pipeline burst.

If you have the time, our Chapter's four groups have openings

   A coalition of non-profit environmental organizations including the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit on Sept. 23 against ExxonMobil, the world’s largest producer of single-use plastic polymers. 

This month’s column focuses on ditching single use beverage bottles and cups – and offers great, win/win alternatives. 

An overview of events of the last two months, June/July 2024 in Conservation Chair Jim Hines' "Chronicles" and Condor Call Editor John Hankins' "Sightings" columns

Upcoming events: A) General Events, B) Electric vehicle showcase events, and C) hike links

Ventura Land Trust’s annual flagship event -- Wild & Scenic Film Festival -- returns for its 15th year on Saturday, Aug. 24. Ventura Sierra Club will have a welcoming booth along with other eco-groups all designed for a fun and educational...