Protect Gaviota Coast Public Access

We have good news. In response to overwhelming public support, the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission has agreed to study a near-shore location for the California Coastal Trail on the Gaviota Coast. However, only part of the job is done. Without inclusion of strong policies, regulations and incentives in the draft Gaviota Plan, the dream of a 20-mile-long near-shore trail along the Gaviota...
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Tunnel Trail After the Fire

Proposal for Trail Restoration On a windy afternoon in May 2009, a small fire was kindled by sparks from a weed whacker being used to cut grass along Jesusita Trail. Pushed by gusting winds, the flames raced uphill out of San Roque Canyon towards Inspiration Point. Over the next two days the fire spread into Mission Canyon, destroying scores of homes, then reversed itself and headed up towards...
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