See news release, issued yesterday by the office of Assemblymember Gregg Hart, regarding the signing into law of legislation establishing a statewide “Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies” program.
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies, a vessel speed reduction program for safer whales, cleaner air, and a quieter ocean, has released a mid-season report on the 2025 season, which runs May through December.
BWBS encourages and verifies shipping companies’ cooperation with NOAA’s voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) requests to transit at 10 knots or less during the VSR season. Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies (BWBS) releases this status report at the half-way point summarizing how program participation and cooperation are trending.
October 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION In-person: 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA, Wisteria Conference room Public Notice (opens in a new tab) (PDF) Case No. 2025-21-N (90-Day Variance) Santa Barbara County Public Works Department 130 E. Victoria Street, Ste. 100 Santa Barbara,
SOUTH CENTRAL COAST BASINWIDE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL COUNCIL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICERS Karl Tupper, APCO San Luis Obispo County APCD Ali Ghasemi, APCO Ventura County APCD Aeron Arlin Genet, APCO Santa Barbara County APCD COUNCIL MEMBERS Kate Secrest, Chair Councilmember, City of Arroyo Grande San Luis Obispo County Alternate: Mark
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s (APCD) popular Old Car Buy Back Program has undergone a major upgrade, and is now accepting vehicles model year 2002 or older and is now paying participants $2,200 per vehicle. Previously, only cars model year 1997 or older were accepted, and participants were paid $1,000.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is offering to install approximately 150 air quality sensors at schools, government buildings, and nonprofit organizations throughout Santa Barbara County to measure fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, from smoke, soot, and dust. Air quality sensors — such as PurpleAir sensors — are great for capturing neighborhood-level air quality conditions and complement APCD’s existing network of permanent air quality monitoring stations.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District), Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5), Electric Ride 805, and other partners are excited to sponsor a series of free in-person and virtual events during National Drive Electric Month (September 12 – October 12).
National Drive Electric Month is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Local events will provide opportunities for the public to experience a wide range of electric vehicles (EVs), connect with EV owners, and learn how to take advantage of financial incentives before they expire.
Approval of Minutes (opens in a new tab) – Approve minutes of the June 26, 2025 special meeting. Update on Public Outreach Activities (opens in a new tab) – Receive and file an update on District outreach activities. District Grant and Incentives Program Activity (opens in a new tab) –
MEDIA STATEMENT August 15, 2025 Contact: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, (805) 979-8283 Statement from Santa Barbara County APCD Executive Director Aeron Arlin Genet re: District Attorney’s Settlement with Central Coast Agriculture – Buellton Generators Case We are relieved that this case is now settled, and we appreciate the work
