The 805
Who benefits from a protected coastline?
One tech billionaire sets aside thousands of acres on Point Conception for environmental research, while another near San Francisco wants a popular surfing beach all to himself. And, it’s yoga, but with goats - that sometimes pee on people.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 26m ListenOne tech billionaire sets aside thousands of acres on Point Conception for environmental research, while another near San Francisco wants a popular surfing beach all to himself. And, it’s yoga, but with goats - that sometimes pee on people.
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4 storiesFor disaster victims, free clothing with style
When the Thomas Fire first hit in December, it came at night. Same with the mudslides in Montecito. Most people who escaped their homes during both disasters did so in their pajamas.
Read the story6 minA newly protected stretch of coastline in Santa Barbara
While thousands of firefighters were out battling the Thomas Fire in southern Santa Barbara County back in December, a historic gift of pristine coastline was taking place upshore.
Read the story8 minThe fight to keep beachgoers off private land
Silicon Valley tech billionaire Vinod Khosla is trying to block off a popular surfing beach from the public by gating off his private road.
Read the story8 minYes, goat yoga is a thing
It started in Oregon as a fun idea and soon blossomed into the newest trend in exercise. It’s Goat Yoga, and now it’s hitting the Central Coast. Reporter Ted Mills at a goat yoga class in Isla Vista
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