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Scene of fire damage with burnt vehicles, trees, and police tape.

Amid climate crisis, insurers’ increased use of AI raises concern for policyholders

by Marcus Baram • Capital & Main March 10, 2026June 16, 2026

A group of elephant seals resting on a sandy beach, with one in the center upright and vocalizing.

First confirmed cases of bird flu in California elephant seals stoke fear as virus surges worldwide

by Kiley Price • Inside Climate News March 9, 2026March 6, 2026

A man walks two dogs at a park.

Environment, Government

Dog walkers growl over foxtail management at Douglas Family Preserve in Santa Barbara

by Patricia Stark • Special for the News-Press March 3, 2026October 26, 2026

Rescuers on an inflatable boat free a whale entangled in red netting and buoys in calm ocean waters, with hills and cityscape in the background.

Whale entanglements in fishing gear surge off West Coast during heat waves

by Teresa Tomassoni • Inside Climate News February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

People gather in a room with environmental posters. A large poster reads, "NO Offshore Oil," and another says, "DRILLING IS KILLING." The tone is urgent and activist.

Santa Barbara judge rules against Sable oil company, which turned to Trump for help restarting pipeline

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters February 27, 2026October 26, 2026

Two offshore oil platforms connected by a bridge in the ocean under a clear sky.

New analysis warns Trump’s offshore drilling plan could trigger thousands of oil spills

by Teresa Tomassoni • Inside Climate News February 15, 2026October 26, 2026

Cars driving on a highway alongside a field of wind turbines under a blue sky.

Opinion: California needs to choose between clean energy or oil chaos

by Mary Creasman • Special for Capitol Weekly January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

A muddy yard with debris in front of a house and a parked white SUV.

A California climate expert is working to restore climate risk scores deleted by Zillow

by Claire Barber • Inside Climate News January 26, 2026October 26, 2026

A man in a black suit and red tie standing in front of a microphone with the beach in the background.

Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Trump over Sable oil restart approval

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press January 23, 2026October 12, 2026

A winding river flows through a valley with rocky banks and tree-covered hills under a cloudy blue sky.

Possible playbook for managing dwindling Colorado River supply includes cuts in California

by Scott Franz • KUNC January 20, 2026January 16, 2026