WHAT: The U.S. Forest Service for the Los Padres National Forest has scheduled prescribed burning in the Camino Cielo Ridge Area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154.
WHEN: February 5
WHERE: Approximately 3 acres will be burned near the “Glass Factory” area (see map). The burn sites will be staffed 24/7 if there is heat or smoke present.
After a decade of proven success in reducing the risk of ship strikes and improving coastal air quality, the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) program is expanding participation to cruise lines — some of the most visible and fastest-moving ships on the West Coast.
BWBS is a collaborative effort by regional coastal air districts, the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries, and Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory to reduce risks to endangered whales and protect air quality. Since launching in 2014, BWBS has worked with more than 50 global cargo shipping lines to incentivize vessel speed reduction to 10 knots or less in key whale habitats.
WHAT: The U.S. Forest Service for the Los Padres National Forest has scheduled prescribed burning in the Camino Cielo Ridge Area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154.
WHEN: January 28.
WHERE: This area includes burn areas near Haney West (see maps) for approximately 20 acres of combined burning. The burn sites will be staffed 24/7 if there is heat or smoke present.
Hearing Board Agendas Clerk of the APCD 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite A Santa Barbara. CA 93110 (805) 979-8282 The APCD Hearing Board meets on an as-needed basis, often the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30AM. Meeting site is determined by the case(s) being heard, and meetings are
SOUTH CENTRAL COAST BASINWIDE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COUNCIL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICERS Karl Tupper, APCOSan Luis Obispo County APCD Ali Ghasemi, APCOVentura County APCD Aeron Arlin Genet, APCOSanta Barbara County APCD COUNCIL MEMBERS Kate Secrest, ChairCouncilmember, City of Arroyo GrandeSan Luis Obispo CountyAlternate: Mark Dariz, Council Member, City of Atascadero
For a pdf of this public notice, please click here. State law (Health and Safety Code §40923) requires the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) to publish a list of rules and regulatory measures scheduled for consideration each year. These rules are proposed in order to implement state
WHAT: The U.S. Forest Service for the Los Padres National Forest has scheduled prescribed burning in the Camino Cielo Ridge Area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154.
WHEN: January 20-25. This burn is expected to occur over a two-week period. If there is potential for continuing burning the week of January 26, an additional advisory will be issued.
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 – Elect the Chair and Vice-Chair to serve as APCD Officers for calendar year 2026. Closed Session Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code §54957.6) District-designated representative: Aeron Arlin Genet. Employee organizations: Engineering & Technicians Association; Service Employees International Union, Local 620; and unrepresented
The U.S. Forest Service for the Los Padres National Forest has scheduled prescribed burning to start this month in the Camino Cielo Ridge Area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154. This area includes burn areas near Painted Cave, Haney East, and Haney West (see maps), for approximately 57 combined acres of burning. This prescribed burning is part of the Santa Barbara Community Defense Zone project. The goal of the burns is to reduce hazardous fuels to reduce the risk of wildfire. Prescribed, or planned, fires typically burn less intensely than wildfires.
Public Notice | Meeting Audio A. Call to Order – Roll Call B. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 Elect the Chair and Vice-Chair to serve as APCD Hearing Board Officers for calendar year 2026. C. Approval of Minutes Approve minutes of the July 2, 2025 regular meeting. D.
