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Ventura awarded $30M federal grant for water recycling program
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gifted Ventura $30 million to support the city's planned water recycling program. The grant will bolster the so-called VenturaWaterPure project, a major effort that will ultimately treat wastewater to drinking water standards. When done, the project will create a reliable new supply for Ventura, officials say, and reduce discharges of effluent into the Santa Clara River estuary.
Poll results: Tina Turner was Ventura County Fair's biggest act ever
Tina Turner, dubbed the queen of rock 'n' roll, was the biggest act to perform at the Ventura County Fair, readers decided in a poll conducted by The Star. Turner, who performed at the fair at the height of her fame in 1985, was picked by 32% of readers in a vote that ended Wednesday. Johnny Cash, who once lived in Casitas Springs, finished second at 21%, followed by The Beach Boys and Santana. ...
Tensions over Montecito Hot Springs Boil Over
Though the hot springs in Montecito have existed since geologic time, they became a worldwide phenomenon during the pandemic when social media laid breadcrumbs to their exact location, past gated homes and up a rock-strewn trail. A dozen soaking pools and the occasional campfire ring testify to the hundreds of visitors who come day and night, facts that make homeowners who lived through the devastating Tea Fire in 2008 very nervous.
Port of Hueneme plans to have zero emissions by 2030
The Port of Hueneme plans to have zero emissions by 2030, Port COO Christina Birdsey told the Business Times June 7. The Port was awarded funding by the California Energy Commission in 2021 to develop a comprehensive zero-emissions blueprint. The initiative involved a detailed technical analysis and outreach project to assess the ZE fuel needs, volumes, and costs necessary for implementation of zero-emission operations.
Highway 101 freeway work heads north through Montecito towards Santa Barbara this month
A new phase of work is about to take place on Highway 101 through Montecito and Santa Barbara. It will include a new lane in each directions and updated ramps. The post Highway 101 freeway work heads north through Montecito towards Santa Barbara this month appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
International Peace Runners make stop in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Peace runners ran from Carpinteria to Santa Maria on Friday making a stop at city hall. The international team is on a 4 month journey across the United States and Canada. The runners started in New York and have been running for 7 weeks now. Covering around 4,000 miles and will finish The post International Peace Runners make stop in Santa Maria appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Noon Rotary welcomes two new members
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently welcomed two new members to the group: Vera Welty and Debbie Nomura. Former Rotary District President Wade Nomura conducted the official presentation for Welty and Nomura, Club President Karen Graf told CVN. “The Rotary Club of Carpinteria has grown its membership with an additional 15 new members in the past 12 months,” Graf said.
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