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Flower Power
Carpinteria Valley's agriculture was preserved in the wake of the 1969 oil spill. Read story.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Eco-Victories, Yesterday and Tomorrow
A look at Carpinteria's agricultural legacy and the new horizon of Ocean Meadows in Goleta. Read story.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Save Naples Coalition Sustains Minor Setback
There was a small setback for the Save Naples crowd this week at the Santa Barbara County supervisors meeting. Read story.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Building Naples’s Neighbor
County planning commission hears controversial Gaviota development proposal. Read story.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Art Party with a Purpose
The Bacara Resort & Spa hosts this two-day art show and fundraiser for the Gaviota Coast. Read story.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
14,000 Gaviota Acres Permanently Preserved
Plan finalized between Hansen Family and California Rangeland Trust. Read story.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
GavPac Gone Rogue?
Final meetings get testy as advisory group asserts its will over Gaviota Coast planning. Read story.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Cap and Trade Explained
UCSB economist Charles Kolstad breaks down the new state program to reduce emissions. Read story.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Hooked on Frack?
Where oil companies could be fracking in Santa Barbara County. Read story.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Gaviota Cluster Buster?
Planning Committee votes to redo little-known land use policy. Read story.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Judge Rules in Favor of Naples Development
Attorneys and environmentalists vow to keep fighting to preserve stretch of Gaviota Coast. Read story.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Deal to Buy Naples Dissolves
BondRok and CrossHarbor spit the bit. Read story.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Kickstarting in the Name of Naples
Surfboard shaper Ryan Lovelace launches eco-minded art effort. Read story.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Supes Show Heightened Scrutiny of Potential Naples Developers
The supervisors sent a message to potential Naples property investors this week, effectively telling them that any efforts toward developing the land will be met by extreme scrutiny. Read story.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Things to Know with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Ocean preservationist talks about chemicals in our waters, fish bones neutralizing lead, and his upcoming fundraiser at Cate School. Read story.
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