The state Scientific Review Panel on Toxic Air Contaminants has been "gutted" following disputes with the chemical industry and a conservative group that targets environmental laws.

Santa Barbara County has launched an eradication project to rid the Santa Ynez River of Arundo donax, a large fast-growing reed also known as giant reed, elephant grass or giant cane.

The Department has created a web page specific to the recent Melon Fruit Fly find in Kern County.