Santa Barbara-Ventura Blog

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...

The state Coastal Commission will hold a hearing on August 8th about the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS), giving the public an opportunity to weigh in on a new sanctuary to expand protections for one of the most...

Long-time advocate for Keep the Sespe Wild (KSW), Alasdair Coyne, is handing over his leader’s baton to Peter Deneen, an award-winning writer and a guy who snatched his friend’s 50-pound dog from a cougar’s jaws while running in Sisar Canyon.