Santa Barbara County
Agreement reached for conservation
A half-mile stretch of beach commonly called Paradise Beach, along with several tide pools, are part of a permanent conservation agreement reached by the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and partner agencies.
The 143-acre site is just north of Point Sal within the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex, and has been a high priority for conservation initiatives.
The area includes coastal dune and bluff scrub habitat, freshwater seeps and populations of endangered surf thistle.
“This is one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches I have ever been to in my life,” said Bob Hill, conservation director of the Land Conservancy. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to protect it forever.”
Oceano Dunes
High surf strands some campers
A roaring surf early Sunday morning swamped about a dozen campsites, said Oceano Dunes Ranger Robert Tolin, trapping some campers in the high water.
The tide started washing back out by 8 a.m. Sunday, and campers were then able to leave their spots, he said.
Such high surf is rare, he added.
Campsites at the dunes were filled nearly to capacity this weekend, Tolin said, as the spring break season is underway.
Although there were no major incidents this weekend, there were a lot of alcohol and marijuana violations, Tolin said.
Santa Maria
City to show off local cultural locations
Five local museums and the Santa Maria Public Library are again hosting the Santa Maria Safari, an event aimed at showing residents what sort of museums and activities are available in the valley.
The event is slated for
April 6 from noon to 4 p.m.
The event starts at the upper level of the library parking structure on South McClelland St., where participants can get special passports that will act as a guide to participating museums.
Those taking part include the Natural History Museum, 412 S. McClelland St.; the
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum at the
Santa Maria Town Center;
the Historical Society Museum, 616 S. Broadway; the
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum, 705 S. McClelland
St.; and the Santa Maria
Museum of Flight, 3015
Airpark Drive.
Free transportation from Santa Maria Organization of Transportation Helpers (SMOOTH) will be provided, organizers said.
For more information, call the Children's Room at the library, 925-0994, or the Discovery Museum at 928-8414.
Santa Maria
Landfill to be closed Sunday
The Santa Maria Regional Landfill is scheduled to be closed Sunday in observance of the Easter Holiday, city officials said.
The landfill is at 2065 E. Main St.
Regular weekly trash and recycling pick-up will not be affected by the closure.
- From staff reports
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