SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – President Donald Trump prefers plastic over paper—at least when it comes to straws. With the signing of an executive order Wednesday, Trump directed the federal government to ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County could join the cities of San Mateo and San Marino to ban — either partially or fully — the use of plastic athletic turf in county-owned facilities. "We need ...

On a summer Friday in Santa Cruz, a trio of surfers descended the sea stairs to the beach with waxed-up longboards under their arms. Stepping through seaweed on their way to the waves, they bantered ...

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed SB 1053, from Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), into law, which will eliminate plastic bags at California grocery store checkout lanes. Those heavy-duty, ...

This week’s column highlights new partnerships and innovative solutions emerging in the agriculture sector. By working collaboratively, we can develop new tools that lead to a more sustainable future.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (June 20, 2025) – The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are hosting ...

On a summer Friday in Santa Cruz, a trio of surfers descended the sea stairs to the beach with waxed-up longboards under their arms. Stepping through seaweed on their way to the waves, they bantered ...