UCSB researchers launch AI whale detection system in San Francisco Bay

The Santa Rosa Island wildfire is now almost entirely contained

“The fire hasn't moved out of this footprint in well over 48 hours, which is a really good sign,” said Mike Theune, a spokesperson for the National Park Service.

State leaders reaffirm California offshore wind goals at Long Beach Summit

At an offshore wind summit this week in Southern California, State leaders said the industry is still moving forward with development off the Central and Northern Coast despite political and legal pushback at the federal level.

State leaders reaffirm California offshore wind goals at Long Beach Summit

At an offshore wind summit this week in Southern California, State leaders said the industry is still moving forward with development off the Central and Northern Coast despite political and legal pushback at the federal level.

UCSB researchers launch AI whale detection system in San Francisco Bay

A new high-tech effort is underway in the San Francisco Bay to help protect gray whales from deadly ship strikes. UC Santa Barbara marine scientists, ferry operators and the US Coast Guard this week launched a real time whale detection network using thermal cameras and artificial intelligence.

Pismo Beach approves new land use plan

The city council has approved an update to the city’s General Plan, which has been in development for almost a decade.