Caroline Feraday

This isn't simply an environmental fight for the Chumash, it's about a stewardship of the coastline which goes back thousands of years.

You may remember news reports of clashes in the street outside some Southern California schools over sex education curricula.

The panels are estimated to save millions in energy over the next 20 years.

More than 40 organizations providing healthcare, public safety, senior services, and other services will be on hand at a health fair on the Santa Ynez Reservation on Friday.

Three dead birds tested positive for the virus this month, which is an indicator of the disease.

Montecito is fabulous. It's immaculate, manicured, sunny, expensive and extraordinarily beautiful. There are fantastic restaurants, beautiful gardens and some very high-profile neighbours.

The odor prompted complaints from residents and a violation notice from county air quality officials.

A fire on the remote island earlier this year severely impacted the grove. A wildfire in the Channel Islands earlier this year is estimated to have devastated a rare tree subspecies.

West Nile virus is increasing in the region. A flock of chickens is kept by the county to track the infection.

Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo is hosting the festival. You could paint the town red, pink, blue, or other colors, as a new chalk art festival launches in San Luis Obispo this month.