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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.

Wildfire burns through endangered Torrey Pine grove

A spokesperson didn’t say how many trees have burned, but the forest stand appears “intact.”