In a sweeping decision, the Morro Bay City Council voted to block any proposals that involve building a battery storage facility in its city limits. The decision comes after a power generation company warned the city it’s seeking state approval to build one.

A community effort to restore kelp forests in the Santa Barbara Channel is kicking off this spring.

A measure that would clear the way for utility companies to reduce wildfire risks on federal land is making its way through Congress. It's called the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week pausing offshore wind leasing and permitting in federal waters. The proposed Morro Bay wind energy project is located in waters affected by the ban.

A fire that erupted at a battery storage facility in Monterey County is heightening concerns from Central Coast representatives. The company that owns the Moss Landing facility is seeking state approval to build one in San Luis Obispo County.

According to UC Santa Barbara’s Wildfire Initiative, the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires are a wake-up call for Central Coast residents to do their part in fire prevention.

The federal government took steps Monday to protect the foothill yellow-legged frog. US Fish and Wildlife proposed to designate more than 700,000 acres as a “critical habitat” under the Endangered Species Act. That designation includes parts of the Central Coast.

Strong winds are being forecasted through inland parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, raising the threat of fast-moving wildfires. The American Red Cross shared tips with KCBX News on how to be wildfire ready.

San Luis Obispo County is holding a public workshop to hear from residents about what they need when disaster strikes.

As fires in Los Angeles continue to exact a devastating toll, much of Santa Barbara County remains under the threat of extreme fire conditions. In the meantime, local fire agencies are helping in the fight down south.