Styrofoam Ban Starts Next Month
City Of Ventura On July 1, 2021, food and beverage containers made with expanded polystyrene (EPS) will no longer be allowed in the City of Ventura. In November 2020, City Council adopted an ordinance banning Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers in the City of Ventura. EPS, commonly known at Styrofoam, is a prevalent form of litter […]
It’s Not Plastic v Paper that’s the Problem. It’s People
By Raven West In the opening scenes of the movie “Independence Day”, Jeff Goldblum’s character was furiously taking soda cans out of the general trash and putting them in the recycle bin complaining to no one listening about how pollution was going to destroy our planet. All the while the aliens were on their […]
Trump Finds a Way to Keep National Parks Open Without Getting Covered in Trash
By MICHAEL BASTASCH | Energy Editor . The Trump administration is allowing national park officials to tap into their revenues to provide basic services. Some national parks were reportedly overwhelmed with trash, human waste and vandalism. The government shutdown meant parks were manned by skeleton crews. Now, more services can be restarted. The Trump administration […]
Oxnard’s “Project Assist” Utility Rate Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
The City of Oxnard launched its new utility rate assistance program “Project Assist” this week and is eager to offer financial assistance to income-qualified customers. The program offers low-income residents a $10 monthly discount toward residents trash, sewer, and water utility bills. To qualify, customers must be participants in Southern California Edison or Southern California […]
Santa Paula: Center Stage for Public Works
By Sheryl Hamlin Not only did the Santa Paula Public Works Department announce its new, Main Street location in the historic Clock Tower Building, but the agenda for the Monday, February 2, 2015 city council meeting included two major public works related projects. Acquisition of Wastewater Recycling Facility (WRF) Distancing himself from the unpopular waste […]
Political signs stolen, trashed in 44th Assembly Race: Let’s just get out and vote
By Debra Tash We were contacted by Timothy Bond and Sandee Saurman about missing, trashed campaign signs and signs being replaced by the opposing candidate’s signs. They are supporters of Rob McCoy, who is making a bid for the 44th Assembly seat vacated by Jeff Gorell. Gorell is running against Julia Brownley in the 26th Congressional […]
