Beth Thornton

A large housing development proposed for Nipomo comes before County Supervisors for a vote. The Dana Reserve project has garnered support and opposition from community members.

Santa Barbara City Council capped the number of cruise ships that can visit Santa Barbara at 20 per year. Other environmental recommendations were also approved.

County land near the Department of Social Services will be the future site of the Welcome Home Village, an interim housing project in San Luis Obispo.

Extreme heat days are projected to increase on the Central Coast. When temperatures are unusually high for long periods of time, it can become dangerous for people's health. Counties are assessing their vulnerabilities as the first step in planning for extreme heat.

Photo of Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA. Santa Maria is an agricultural community on the Central Coast. Outdoor workers, the elderly, and young children are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

Vintage State Street 1890s. Present-day State Street in downtown Santa Barbara was an important topic at the South County Economic Summit held in Santa Barbara.

Courtesy photo: CAPSLO repairs the homes of low-income residents and seniors at no cost. They work to improve safety, energy efficiency, and weather resilience.

The story was originally published in KCBX with support from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.

The story was originally published in KCBX with support from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.

Girls Inc. in Carpinteria is one of three neighborhood resilience hubs in the county of Santa Barbara. The location will serve as a gathering place during climate events like extreme heat.