Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:56:08 GMT
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- For the Santa Maria Philharmonic Society, the curtain closes for now. For the first time since its inception thirteen years ago, the classical concert series is going on hiatus.More >>
A lack of funding means the society will not have a concert season all year. More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:38:20 GMT
Courtesy: Marine Mammal Center
MONTEREY, Calif. - Good news for the sea lion pup population up and down the Central Coast. More >>
Good news for the sea lion pup population up and down the Central Coast. Biologists said the number of sea lion pups found stranded has been slowing down in the last couple of weeks and less are being found emaciated right now.More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 1:37 AM EDT2013-04-13 05:37:50 GMT
BUELLTON - Be it onshore and offshore oil and gas production, wind turbines or solar panel farms, the message behind the California Energy Action Summit in Buellton on Friday is the local energy industryMore >>
Experts say fossil fuel and alternative energy production is creating jobs and revenue for local government.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-04-03 12:10:15 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO- First styrofoam, then plastic bags, now water bottles? The city of San Francisco is considering banning plastic water bottles from the city. The president of San Francisco's board of supervisors,More >>
First styrofoam, then plastic bags, now water bottles? The city of San Francisco is considering banning plastic water bottles to reduce waste.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-03-27 19:30:12 GMT
MARINA, Calif. - Anaerobic digesters are part of a California pilot program -- one of the first of its kind in the country -- to turn trash into electricity.More >>
MARINA, Calif. - Anaerobic digesters are part of a California pilot program -- one of the first of its kind in the country -- to turn trash into electricity.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 2:07 PM EST2013-02-26 19:07:33 GMT
SACRAMENTO -- Household batteries are used everywhere, from remote controls, to clocks to your wireless computer mouse. While they are useful, State Assemblyman Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) says theMore >>
State Assemblyman Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) introduces a bill to promote more statewide recycling of household single-use batteries.More >>
Thursday, May 31 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-31 23:38:35 GMT
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF- The California Primary is just 5 days away! Some local college students who thought they were registered to vote in this election may not be. 900, that's about how many Cal PolyMore >>
The California Primary is just 5 days away! Some local college students who thought they were registered to vote in this election may not be.More >>
Wednesday, December 28 2011 11:43 AM EST2011-12-28 16:43:12 GMT
In this weeks, 'Down to Earth,' now that the Christmas season is over you'll probably want to get rid of your tree; Central Coast News shows you the green benefits of Christmas tree recycling.More >>
Friday, November 18 2011 6:29 PM EST2011-11-18 23:29:57 GMT
Computers, TV's and microwaves, they're things many of us use everyday. But for members of the Stegall family, the cost of having these appliances was putting a lot of pressure on their wallets.More >>
Wednesday, March 16 2011 12:39 PM EDT2011-03-16 16:39:14 GMT
A San Luis Obispo woman is the proud owner of a brand new Nissan leaf, an all electric vehicle that's been getting lots of attention. She's one of the first to take delivery of the eco-friendly ride.More >>
Wednesday, August 25 2010 5:47 PM EDT2010-08-25 22:47:18 GMT
AB 32 was passed by voters and signed into law in 2006. The law requires California to return to its 1990 Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels by the year 2020.More >>
Thursday, June 17 2010 7:21 PM EDT2010-06-18 00:21:08 GMT
Temperatures are reaching the triple digits, especially in inland areas like Paso Robles. There, wine makers face triple-digit costs to cool their barrel rooms. Steve Cass is one of them.More >>
Thursday, May 27 2010 10:31 AM EDT2010-05-27 15:31:29 GMT
Trash cans hold our garbage and a lot of toxic dirt and germs, but cleaning out those bins means possibly releasing toxins into our environment.More >>
Wednesday, May 19 2010 11:42 AM EDT2010-05-19 16:42:46 GMT
Recycling is a common way to reduce & reuse your waste, but you can go even further by composting. One local organization is giving free workshops on how & what to compost.More >>
Wednesday, May 5 2010 3:36 PM EDT2010-05-05 20:36:27 GMT
One of the country's only eco-conscious wedding gown designers is in high demand and happens to be a Central Coast resident. She's proving you can go green while wearing white.More >>
Thursday, April 29 2010 1:45 PM EDT2010-04-29 18:45:19 GMT
Earth Day is this Thursday, April 22nd. It's the 40th Anniversary of the celebration of Mother Earth, and the Central Coast has plenty to do to pay homage to our planet.More >>
Tuesday, April 13 2010 6:36 PM EDT2010-04-13 23:36:06 GMT
As wine ages, so do wine barrels. One Central Coast company found multiple uses for the precious French Oak and it's adding life to otherwise once-used barrels.More >>
Wednesday, March 24 2010 3:09 PM EDT2010-03-24 19:09:02 GMT
At 8:30pm this Saturday, March 27th, people on the Central Coast and around the world are encouraged to participate in Earth Hour. Just turn-off your lights for one hour.More >>
Thursday, March 11 2010 5:24 PM EST2010-03-11 22:24:25 GMT
Most airlines aren't making the grace when it comes to recycling. A new report card shows the industry has a lot of room for improvement in its recycling programs.More >>
Thursday, March 4 2010 7:22 PM EST2010-03-05 00:22:46 GMT
One Central Coast shoe company is taking steps to lessen its carbon footprint from the street, to your feet, and it all begins at Deckers Outdoor Corporation, based in Goleta.More >>
Wednesday, February 24 2010 12:16 PM EST2010-02-24 17:16:06 GMT
Hospitals are always open and, therefore, always on. One Central Coast Hospital is doing its part to create its own electricity with renewable resources.More >>
Friday, February 19 2010 11:57 AM EST2010-02-19 16:57:34 GMT
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, cost more at the store, but they'll save energy and money down the line. Some people question, though, if the bulbs are really worth it.More >>
Wednesday, February 10 2010 3:04 PM EST2010-02-10 20:04:05 GMT
People who are busy often head for the fast food drive-thru when on-the-go, but two locals are working to make sure fresh and organic food is just as easily accessible.More >>
Wednesday, February 10 2010 3:02 PM EST2010-02-10 20:02:43 GMT
Outdoor Science School is common for 5th and 6th graders across the State, but one local program focuses on more than just Science. It's a place where Mother Earth is queen.More >>
Tuesday, February 2 2010 8:55 PM EST2010-02-03 01:55:40 GMT
Something odd is going on along the coast. Hundreds of hungry Brown Pelicans have been spending more time on the Oregon Coast, rather than the California Coast.More >>
Tuesday, January 19 2010 7:29 PM EST2010-01-20 00:29:38 GMT
Silicon Valley-based Solargen Energy is proposing a Solar Farm project in a desolate area of San Benito County called the Panoche Valley, 25 miles South of Hollister.More >>
Tuesday, January 12 2010 3:33 PM EST2010-01-12 20:33:07 GMT
It all stemmed from Terry Reece's day-to-day tasks, fixing and repairing Cuesta College's Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning, or H-VAC, system.More >>
Wednesday, January 6 2010 11:09 AM EST2010-01-06 16:09:00 GMT
Two local men are doing their part to lessen the footprint for those moving on the Central Coast, and they began with a dream that is green. Two-year-old Movegreen is based in Goleta.More >>
Thursday, September 3 2009 1:47 AM EDT2009-09-03 06:47:21 GMT
Most of the water usage in the average Central Coast home takes place in the bathroom. The top user in that room is the toilet. But, new innovations with toilets may help curb those numbers.More >>
Tuesday, July 7 2009 10:04 PM EDT2009-07-08 03:04:59 GMT
Business on the Central Coast can save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars each year in energy costs by taking advantage of a free program from PG&EMore >>
Thursday, May 28 2009 6:41 PM EDT2009-05-28 23:41:38 GMT
Currently, only a small handful of participants in Santa Barbara separate out food scraps generated daily so the city can send them up to a processing plant in Santa Maria to be turned into compost. More >>
Thursday, April 30 2009 9:37 PM EDT2009-05-01 02:37:55 GMT
The eco-product industry is expected to grow to more than $70-billion dollars this year but, that's less than it could be. That's because choosing to go green is becoming an expensive proposition in these economic times. More >>
Wednesday, April 22 2009 11:37 PM EDT2009-04-23 04:37:26 GMT
Making your home more eco-friendly can be a challenge. A new kit by a California company is designed to take some of the guesswork out of the process. More >>
Thursday, April 16 2009 10:57 PM EDT2009-04-17 03:57:27 GMT
While we're conserving here on the Central Coast, as well as residents up in the Bay Area, water customers down in the L.A. basin aren't facing the same restrictions.More >>
Friday, April 10 2009 12:24 AM EDT2009-04-10 05:24:28 GMT
Pizza Fusion owner Brandon Borene says, "We are the most earth-friendly restaurant in San Luis Obispo County." Some of the efforts are commendable like; compact florescent lighting, recycled paper products throughout, and fully organic cotton uniforms. More >>
Thursday, April 2 2009 11:41 PM EDT2009-04-03 04:41:14 GMT
Each time you use the Internet, you may not think about how much energy it takes to deliver the information you need but, it's a huge drain on the power system. More >>
Thursday, March 5 2009 11:28 PM EST2009-03-06 04:28:01 GMT
Santa Barbara Assemblyman Pedro Nava wants to greatly restrict Styrofoam, and even some paper products, from being used as disposable food containers in California.More >>
Friday, February 27 2009 9:23 PM EST2009-02-28 02:23:42 GMT
PG&E says a solar network designed to deliver enough power to run about 150,000 homes is planned for California and, while none of the solar sites are approved yet, the Central Coast is among its most desirable locations.More >>
Thursday, February 19 2009 7:59 PM EST2009-02-20 00:59:58 GMT
The J. Lohr project uses solar panels that follow the sun from east to west, giving each panel the highest amount of exposure, and hence more convertible energy, cutting the winery's traditional power need by 75-percent.More >>
Thursday, February 12 2009 10:10 PM EST2009-02-13 03:10:33 GMT
You may have never considered this when shopping for roses but, many are sprayed, rinsed, and dipped in a battery of potentially lethal chemicals before they ever reach your local retailer.More >>
Wednesday, January 28 2009 2:15 PM EST2009-01-28 19:15:27 GMT
Compared to old tube sets, the newer plasma and LCD versions can comprise up to ten percent of your electricity bill, but not all consumers are made aware of the difference.More >>
Thursday, December 18 2008 11:49 PM EST2008-12-19 04:49:26 GMT
United Parcel Service is currently testing a pilot program on the Central Coast, aimed at taking trucks off the road and replacing them with bicycles.More >>
Friday, December 12 2008 12:39 PM EST2008-12-12 17:39:23 GMT
The Central Coast Vineyard Team got its start 13 years ago, and has grown considerably during that time. Recently, it was honored twice by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.More >>
We can't tell you how to avoid cleaning, but we can offer some helpful advice: By using natural cleaning agents, you can save money and promote the health of your family and the environment. More >>
By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save $70 each year in energy costs and help save the environment.More >>
According to a recent study, sales of electric cars will skyrocket in the next five years. But in the overall scheme of the global car market, they will still be niche players.More >>
Learn about curbside recycling and how various communities make it convenient for residents to recycle at home.More >>
Collecting used bottles, cans, and newspapers and taking them to the curb or to a collection facility is just the first in a series of steps that generates a host of financial, environmental, and social returns.More >>
Millions of computers are being stored or thrown away, threatening the environment with toxins and excess waste. Learn about e-waste and the different options for safely disposing of your computer.More >>
Information on some of the green alternatives available when you want to dispose of your electronics.More >>
Our growing dependence on electronics products has given rise to a new environmental challenge: electronic waste. Learn about e-waste and the different end-of-life options for these goods.More >>
Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, reduces pollution, saves energy, and saves resources by extracting fewer raw materials from the earth.More >>
Many electronic products are now manufactured to address pressing environmental issues. Learn more about Green Purchasing and Leasing electronics/computers.More >>
Environmentally responsible electronics use involves not only proper end-of-life disposition of obsolete equipment, but also purchasing new equipment that has been designed with environmentally preferable attributes.More >>
Learn about cellular phones and the importance of properly disposing of them. With toxic elements like lead and mercury found in each mobile unit, it is important to keep cell phones out of landfills and incinerators.More >>
Did you just get a new cell phone? Are you wondering what to do with the old one? Rather than adding it to your growing collection of unwanted mobile phones, recycle it!More >>
Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools. Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and the air.More >>
