Commuters Ride for Free as Metrolink Celebrates Earth Day
Traffic-weary travelers in six Southern California counties were offered free rides on Metrolink all day today to celebrate Earth Day and higher than expected passenger counts were recorded on trains across the system. On Monday morning, preliminary conductor counts indicated Metrolink carried 21,696 passengers on 65 trains, a 25 percent increase in ridership from the […]
City of Ventura Names 2018-2019 Green School Award Winners
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Ventura has announced that Buena High School and ATLAS Elementary School have been named winners of this year’s Green School Awards. The recipients are recognized for their outstanding programs in sustainability and efforts to prepare the next generation of environmental leaders. The winners received an honorary certificate […]
NASA Celebrates Earth Day with Social Media, Public Events
This Earth Day, April 22, NASA invites you to celebrate our beautiful home planet by participating in a global social media event and local events around the country. Here is a list of the major agency Earth Day activities: #PictureEarth on Social Media Celebrate the planet we all call home with NASA’s #PictureEarth social media event. Post […]
Metrolink Offers Free Rides on Earth Day April 22
LOS ANGELES – Today, Metrolink urged Southern California commuters to leave their cars at home on Earth Day and pledge to take public transportation. To make that easier, Metrolink will provide free rides on its regional rail system on Monday, April 22. Earth Day is an international recognition observed in 193 countries to demonstrate support for environmental […]
NASA Invites You to “Picture Earth” for Earth Day
Our magnificent planet is always ready for its close-up. On Earth Day, April 22, NASA wants to see your take. NASA invites you to celebrate the planet we call home with our #PictureEarth social media event. Post a close-up photo on social media of your favorite natural features, such as crashing waves, ancient trees, blooming […]
Oxnard Council Warns of $10MM Deficit; Approves Underfunded $437MM Capital Plan; Mandalay Bay Residents Sound the Alarm on City Seawalls; Housing Dept. Capital Plan Approved
By George Miller On April 2, 2019, the Oxnard Council tried to get its arms around a massive five year $437 million capital capital spending plan assembled by Public Works, Finance and other departments. While there seemed to be agreement on the needs, it was clear that there wasn’t consensus on priorities and that it […]
Ride Metrolink Free on Earth Day, April 22
LOS ANGELES – Today, the Metrolink Board of Directors voted to offer free train rides in support of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2019 to encourage more people to leave their cars at home and minimize their environmental footprint by producing cleaner air and less traffic through public transportation. “As the largest commuter rail operator […]
This year’s Lyrid meteor shower coincides with Earth Day, but light pollution is ruining the show
Light pollution makes it hard for many people to appreciate the stars. A meteor flies by over Devil’s Tower David Kingham On Sunday we’ll all hear a lot about the importance of recycling, planting trees, and saving energy by turning out the lights.
Port of Hueneme Celebrates Its Diverse Ecosystem on Earth Day
The Port is proud to be a part of the unique ecosystem thriving in our local community. As a leader in environmental sustainable business practices for the region, the Port takes pride in being a good neighbor to all species who call Port Hueneme home. On any given day, onlookers can spot harbor seals sunbathing […]
emPower Program Joining Ventura County Earth Day Celebrations to Promote Home Conservation
(Ventura County, Calif.) – emPower Central Coast is proud to join the community to celebrate Earth Day throughout April at four events happening around Ventura County. emPower representatives will dole out advice on creating an energy efficient home and details on the available incentives for making these home improvements. Additionally, visitors can sign up to have SoCalGas send them […]
