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Kickstarting in the Name of Naples
Surfboard Shaper Ryan Lovelace Launches Eco-Minded Art Effort
Surfboard shaper Ryan Lovelace launches eco-minded art effort. Read story.
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.
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
Ocean preservationist talks about chemicals in our waters, fish bones neutralizing lead, and his upcoming fundraiser at Cate School. Read story.
Trailblazing Gaviota the Slow Way
Planning Committee Grinding Out Details of Public Trail Access
Planning committee grinding out details of public trail access. Read story.
New Owners at Naples?
Boston Investment Firm Ready to Write Check for Gaviota Property
Boston investment firm ready to write check for Gaviota property. Read story.
Big Boats Banned from Dumping Waste Close to Shore
EPA Creates Largest 'No Discharge Zone' in the Country
EPA creates the largest “No Discharge Zone” in the country. Read story.
Much Ado About Jellyfish
Experts Question Claims About Surging Populations
Experts question claims about surging populations. Read story.
California Tide Pools? There’s an App for That
Now Available for Free at the Apple Store
Now available for free at the Apple Store. Read story.
County Waits to Weigh In On Naples
The county is sitting back see what happens in the fraternal battle between developer Matt Osgood and First National Bank over who owns the right to develop Naples. Read story.
Otter Comment Period Extended
You Have Till November 19 to Chime In on End of 24-Year-Old Translocation Period
Those interested in supporting or fighting the plan to end the 24-year-old translocation program now have until November 21. Read story.
Water Watchdogs with a Camera
ChannelKeeper Kicks Off Grassroots Video Series Aimed at Catching Polluters Red-Handed
A first look at Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper's new video series that's aimed at catching polluters on tape. Read story.
Naples, Au Naturel
Guided Kayak Tour of the Gaviota Coast to Benefit Naples Coalition
This week’s guided kayak tour of the Gaviota Coast will benefit the Naples Coalition. Read story.
Starting a Swamp
Restoring the Channel Islands' Largest Coastal Wetland
On Monday, the hard work to restore the Channel Islands' biggest coastal wetland started at Prisoner's Harbor on Santa Cruz Island. Read story.
Bixby Being Bad?
Coastal Commission Staff Hits Gaviota Ranch with Notice of Violations
Coastal Commission staff hits Gaviota Ranch with notice of violations. Read story.
Solarize Santa Barbara Extended
Program to Put Solar Panels on Roofs Coming to Close, But Gets Brief Extension
The deal-cutting program to put more solar panels on Santa Barbara roofs gets extended but near end. Read story.
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