About Pedro:
Representing the 35th District,
Pedro Nava is the Chair of
Banking and Finance Committee.
He also is the Chair of the Joint
Committee on Emergency
Services and Homeland
Security. Read More...
Capitol Office:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0035
Tel: (916) 319-2035
Fax: (916) 319-2135
District Offices:
Santa Barbara County
101 W. Anapamu Street
Suite A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tel: (805) 564-1649
Fax: (805) 564-1651
Ventura County
201 E. Fourth Street
Suite 209-A
Oxnard, CA 93030
Tel: (805) 483-9808
Fax: (805) 483-8182
Nava in the News
January 5, 2009 - Number of California condors is soaring
January 5, 2009 - California Condor Chicks Stretching Their Wings
December 31, 2008 - Top 15 stories of 2008
December 24, 2008 - California condors make a comeback in the Los Padres National Forest
December 19, 2008 - New Traffic Signal at Foothill and Cieneguitas
December 17, 2008 - Last-ditch appeal made for state budget
December 16, 2008 - SB Channel spill a reminder of risks
December 15, 2008 - Opinion: Oil spill cause to revisit drilling
December 15, 2008 - A sobering demonstration
December 9, 2008 - Oil spill prompts assemblyman's outrage
December 9, 2008 - UPDATE: Oil spill off Santa Barbara not expected to reach coastline
December 9, 2008 - Crews clean up 1,134-gallon oil leak in Santa Barbara Channel
December 9, 2008 - Oil spills into SB Channel
December 8, 2008 - Offshore Oil Spill off the Coast of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County California
December 8, 2008 - 1,100-gallon oil spill off Santa Barbara mopped up
December 8, 2008 - Oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara
December 7, 2008 - An estimated 40% of local homes bought in past five years are worth less than purchase prices
December 1, 2008 - Greka spills near Los Olivos
December 1 , 2008 - For Graduates, Housing Authority Program Opens the Door to Self-Sufficiency
November 27, 2008 - Feds declare state disaster
November 20, 2008 - FEMA Allots Federal Support for CA Fires
November 20, 2008 - A Few Suggestions for Navigating the Rebuilding Labyrinth
November 18, 2008 - Tea Fire has human origins
November 17, 2008 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Announces Insurance Resource Information for Fire Victims
November 15, 2008 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Announces Disaster Relief Legislation for Victims of Santa Barbara County's Tea Fire
November 14, 2008 - Tea Fire afternoon update
November 14, 2008 - Government, Emergency Officials Weigh in on Tea Fire
November 13, 2008 - County gets money
November 8, 2008 - Funds for beach testing come through
November 7, 2008 - State Board Allocates $2 Million to Restore Beach Water Testing
November 6, 2008 - Americans Back More Offshore Oil Exploration
October 29, 2008 - Lucrative Outlook For GHG Offsets Prompts Calls For Tighter Rules
October 25, 2008 - Ventura conference will address issues of concern to seniors
October 23, 2008 - California Lawmakers Reject Offshore Drilling
October 23, 2008 - State's disaster, security offices set to merge
October 19, 2008 - Congress of Seniors to gather at fairgrounds
October 16, 2008 - Good Job Jesus! The KEYS Youth Leadership Academy Graduation
October 9, 2008 - Accurate credit-rating system could save state hundreds of millions of dollars
October 8, 2008 - 10 juvenile justice workers honored for their dedication work
October 8, 2008 - Boulevard's transfer to city control celebrated
October 4, 2008 - Governor Schwarzenegger Highlights Efforts to Boost Emergency Response Capabilities
October 3, 2008 - Governor Signs Bill Combining Emergency Services
October 3, 2008 - California's Number One Inland Oil Polluter in Trouble Again
October 3, 2008 - State Adds Partners For Disaster Response
October 2, 2008 - Governor Signs Initiatives to Fight Polluters & Protect Environment
October 2, 2008 - Nava's bills get approved, state to rein in polluters
October 2, 2008 - New state law reins in inland oil spills
October 1, 2008 - EPA takes over clean up at Greka Energy, Assemblyman Pedro Nava takes action
October 1, 2008 - Governor Signs Bills Tightening Regulations Around Oil Operations
October 1, 2008 - Gibraltar Road Construction Begins Today
September 30, 2008 - Governor signs bills on oil-spill cleanup
September 30, 2008 - Governor Signs Bill to Save County Emergency, Trauma Services
September 27, 2008 - Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Strengthen California's Emergency Response Capabilities
September 26, 2008 - Our Financial Future Being Debated in Washington, D.C.
September 26, 2008 - Foreclosures, Budget Impasse Hinders Education
September 26, 2008 - Event honors 25 victims of homicide
September 25, 2008 - Our Financial Future
September 25, 2008 - Ventura's trademark train trestle: What a mess!
September 13, 2008 - Oil spill cleanup bills mired in budget morass
September 12, 2008 - Press Conference Held to Announce Opposition to Oil & Gas Drilling Off California's Coast
September 12, 2008 - Nava pushes for existing off-shore drilling moratorium
September 11, 2008 - California Says No To Offshore Oil Drilling
September 11, 2008 - Nava, Environmental Advocates Voice Opposition to Drilling
September 11, 2008 - City Council Votes Against Expanded Offshore Oil
September 11, 2008 - Cold Springs Bridge has third suicide this year
September 10, 2008 - Central Coast lawmakers talk about state budget delay
September 10, 2008 - Horizon Air to continue service to Sacramento
September 9, 2008 - Horizon to fly S.B.-Sacramento
September 6, 2008 - Budget crisis hits care facilities
September 6, 2008 - Battle Over Oil Hardly Over
September 4, 2008 - California Lawmakers Reject Offshore Drilling
September 3, 2008 - Offshore oil drilling proposal alarms environmentalists
September 1, 2008 - Work ends on bills, not budget
August 31, 2008 - Anti-Sprawl Bill Clears Legislature
August 30, 2008 - Bill Passes to Merge Emergency Services, Homeland Security
August 27, 2008 - Santa Barbara Eyes Black Gold
August 27, 2008 - Santa Barbara County panel OKs offshore oil drilling
August 26, 2008 - Supervisors to Consider Expansion of Oil, Gas Drilling
August 26, 2008 - Opinion: Clearing the air on offshore oil drilling
August 21, 2008 - Health and Resource Fair brings matching vets, services together
August 19, 2008 - Comprehensive Oil Spill Prevention and Environmental Protection Legislation on Way to Governor
August 19, 2008 - School Zone Speed Limits Reduced
August 19, 2008 - Comprehensive Oil Spill Prevention and Environmental Protection Legislation on Way to Governor
August 17, 2008 - Budget impasse halts Medi-Cal payments
August 10, 2008 - Eye On The Environment: Read the labels on all green products
August 8, 2008 - Bill that would ease land-swap deal passes hurdle
August 7, 2008 - Homeland security remains top priority even in budget fight
August 7, 2008 - Homeland security remains top priority even in budget fight
August 7, 2008 - Veterans' Health and Resource Fair with Oral History Project to be hosted by Assemblymember Pedro Nava
August 5, 2008 - Nava holds hearing on mortgage mess : Some lenders misled, he says,
July 31, 2008 - Barney Eats Fiesta, Again
July 30, 2008 - State budget deliberations raise local concern
July 27, 2008 - Nava Hosts Senior Tax Credit Workshop
July 27, 2008 - State budget
July 26, 2008 - State Budget For Fighting Wildfires
July 26, 2008 - Fees for Building in Wildfire Prone Areas
July 26, 2008 - State Workers Pay & State Budget
July 26, 2008 - Nava to host tax workshop for seniors
July 24, 2008 - Greka Hit With $8.5M Suit Over Cleanup Order
July 23, 2008 - Greka Named In Multi-Million Dollar Suit
July 23, 2008 - Calif. files complaint against Greka over spill
July 23, 2008 - Nava on the Internet
July 23, 2008 - Inland oil Spill Regulation
July 23, 2008 - California Regional Water Quality Control Board Files $8.5 Million Action Against Greka Energy
July 22, 2008 - California Regional Water Quality Control Board files action against Greka Energy
July 22, 2008 - We cannot drill our way to lower prices
July 22, 2008 - Efforts to rein in online fight videos
July 21, 2008 - Nava Legislation Signed into Law
July 17, 2008 - Opinion: U.S. can't drill its way to lower gasoline prices
July 17, 2008 - We cannot drill our way to lower prices
July 16, 2008 - California Resolution to Protect Gray Whale Sent to Bush, Congress
July 16, 2008 - Message To Greka: Stop Spilling
July 16, 2008 - Workshop to Help Homeowners, Renters With Tax Assistance Forms
July 16, 2008 - Goals to be environmental lawyer, member of Congress within grasp
July 15, 2008 - Capps and Nava react to President Bush's plan for offshore drilling
July 15, 2008 - We Cannot Drill Our Way to Lower Oil Prices: California Needs to Send a Clear Message to the Federal Government
July 15, 2008 - Commentary: We Can’t Drill Our Way to Lower Prices
July 14, 2008 - Drilling ban: Calif. coastline at stake?
July 14, 2008 - Resolution Demanding Bush & Congress to Keep Hands off Our Coast Passes Committee
July 14, 2008 - Bush Lifts Ban on Offshore Drilling
July 14, 2008 - Nava Puts Santa Ynez Valley Water District Legislation on Hold
July 14, 2008 - California Granted Federal Disaster Relief Aid to Help Fight Wildfires
July 13, 2008 - Nava offers two bills against oil spills
July 13, 2008 - Opinion: Stopping serial spillers
July 11, 2008 - Express Jet leaving town
July 10, 2008 - California Granted Federal Disaster Relief Aid to Help Fight Wildfires
July 10, 2008 - ExpressJet Shutting Down
July 10, 2008 - Guard deploys to fight fire
July 8, 2008 - New speed limits near local schools
July 8, 2008 - Speed limit lowered around two SM schools
July 6, 2008 - Gap fire putting up stiff battle Fast-moving blaze could burn for weeks
July 5, 2008 - Freedom Rings in Santa Barbara on Fourth of July
July 5, 2008 - Firefighters gaining in Goleta
July 5, 2008 - Some evacuation orders lifted as firefighters make progress on Gap Fire
July 3, 2008 - Disaster Relief Legislation Includes Tax Breaks for Fire Victims
July 3, 2008 - Nava drafting legislation to help victims of Gap Fire
July 3, 2008 - Goletans Advised of Blackouts, Reverse 911 Calls, Air Quality
July 3, 2008 - Relief legislation being drafted, Nava says
July 3, 2008 - Scenes from the End of the World
July 3, 2008 - Editorial: Getting the lead out, bullet law helps the condor
July 2, 2008 - Lead bullets banned in some areas
July 2, 2008 - Herdt: New epoch for condors?
July 1, 2008 - Lead bullet ban now in effect in Monterey County
July 1, 2008 - Lead Bullets Banned in California Condor Territory
July 1, 2008 - Carbajal pulls offshore drilling resolution
July 1, 2008 - Copper bullets predicted to benefit hunters
June 30, 2008 - Lead ammunition ban in condor habitat set to take effect
June 28, 2008 - Nava in Santa Barbara to Tout New Law Banning Lead Ammunition
June 28, 2008 - Lead Ammo Ban in Condor Country
June 28, 2008 - New law will protect California condors - Act banning use of lead bullets will take effect July 1
June 27, 2008 - Lead ammunition ban in condor habitat set to take effect
June 26, 2008 - Legislation would address oil spills
June 25, 2008 - Commentary: An Appeal to Student Loan Lenders
June 25, 2008 - Nava Wants to Send Message to Congress, Bush About Offshore Drilling
June 24, 2008 - A Record 27 County Arts Scholars Honored
June 24, 2008 - Group receives grant, recognition for boundary initiative
June 22, 2008 - Beach bike path project obtains $1.5 million grant
June 19, 2008 - County 4-H team travels
June 19, 2008 - Senior, Disabled, Low Income Budget Cuts Loom
June 15, 2008 - Measure Aims to Increase Accountability for Spills Throughout State
June 15, 2008 - Bill would improve transportation
June 14, 2008 - AKA awards $11,500 in cAKA awards $11,500 in college scholarships to local studentsollege scholarships to local students
June 13, 2008 - Governor backs Nava bill on spills
June 12, 2008 - Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins with Legislators to Strengthen and Streamline the State's Oil Spill Prevention and Response
June 12, 2008 - Pollution bill gets backing
June 12, 2008 - Governor, Lawmakers Meet On Oil Spill Legislation
June 12, 2008 - Teen environmental crusader honored
June 12, 2008 - Meet your future
June 12, 2008 - Governor backs 3 bills on oil spill response
June 11, 2008 - Santa Barbara Readies for Wide Road Ahead — Eventually
June 11, 2008 - Students likely to fail high school exit exam can be identified as early as 4th grade, study says
June 11, 2008 - Funding For Busses
June 10, 2008 - Hearing on California Credit Crisis & Impact on California Students Access to Higher Educaition Held
June 9, 2008 - Richard G. Little: Give state’s transportation the help it needs
June 8, 2008 - Editorial: Ban on lead helps condors
June 7, 2008 - Conservancy votes to award $6 million to two projects
June 6, 2008 - Our Opinion: State's condors taking a hit
June 5, 2008 - Nonlead ammo required in condor areas, starting July 1
June 5, 2008 - Whales play larger role than thought
June 5, 2008 - Nonlead ammo required in condor areas, starting July 1
May 31, 2008 - California Flirts with Regulatory Standards on Voluntary Carbon Offsets
May 31, 2008 - Assemblyman Seeks Ways to Pull Violent Teen Videos on Net
May 31, 2008 - Assemblyman seeks ways to pull violent teen videos on Net
May 28, 2008 - Sex Offender Legislation KSBY
May 22, 2008 - Schwarzenegger Says He’s Right in the Middle of Budget Reform
May 20, 2008 - California Home Foreclosure Crisis More Severe than Previously Thought
May 19, 2008 - 'Blessing of the ocean' event marks defeat of LNG terminal
May 16, 2008 - Calif. Legislator Seeks Study Of Internet Violence, Access Limits
May 16, 2008 - Resolution Calling on Social Networking Sites to Combat Internet Violence & Inappropriate Content
May 16, 2008 - Local Gays Celebrate CA Supreme Court Ruling
May 15, 2008 - Solvang decides to support water district legislation
May 12, 2008 - Goleta’s Finest
May 9, 2008 - Sex Crime Victims & Witness Protection Act Passes State Assembly Unanimously
May 9, 2008 - Legislation to Fight Polluters and Protect Emergency Responders Moves Forward
May 8, 2008 - Supes Pass Spay/Neuter Ball Back to Staff
May 7, 2008 - California needs to take the lead in protecting gray whale
May 6, 2008 - Gray whale shield sought
May 5, 2008 - California’s Gray Whale Needs Protection
May 1, 2008 - California’s Gray Whale is in danger
May 1, 2008 - Gang videos spur call for state legislation
May 1, 2008 - Invest in Arts
May 1, 2008 - Rants & Raves
May 1, 2008 - Opinion: Nava's worthy whale resolution
April 30, 2008 - Legislation to Merge the California Department of Emergency Services & Homeland Security Passes
April 30, 2008 - Gang videos spur call for state legislation
April 29, 2008 - Assemblyman Wails on Plight of Whales
April 28, 2008 - Immediate Action is Needed to Protect Gray Whales
April 28, 2008 - Nava Introduces Resolution Calling on Social Networking Sites to Combat Violent Content
April 25, 2008 - Planned Parenthood Rallies at Capitol on Budget, Initiatives, and Effects of Environmental Toxins on Reproductive Health of Californians
April 25, 2008 - California’s Gray Whale is In Danger
April 25, 2008 - Only one O.C. city opts for 15-mph zone near schools
April 25, 2008 - Opinion: Voice From Sacramento - California gray whale needs our help
April 21, 2008 - Santa Barbara County, Caltrans seek to lessen bridge's attraction to potential suicides
April 19, 2008 - Students, others discuss effects of cuts on education
April 18, 2008 - KEYT Education Cut Protest
April 18, 2008 - Rally to Support Education Friday April 18
April 17, 2008 - California Legislators Consider Bills to Crack Down on Dogfighting
April 17, 2008 - Greka's Monkey Business
April 17, 2008 - Gov wants to rename Resources Agency
April 16, 2008 - KCOY Sexual Violent Predator Legislation
April 16, 2008 - Regional: Statewide Effort Under Way To Prevent Teen Driving Deaths
April 15, 2008 - Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Emmission Legislation Passes First Hurdle
April 15, 2008 - Legislation to Fight Polluters & Protect Californians & the Environment
April 14, 2008 - 'We have to triage,' state official says
April 13, 2008 - Calderon measure puts a leash on dogfighting
April 12, 2008 - Local businesses, others gain information, resources at expo
April 12, 2008 - Bravo!
April 12, 2008 - Earned Arrow of Light award
April 10, 2008 - Environment
April 10, 2008 - Oil Violations
April 10, 2008 - Teen Driver Safety Week opens April 14 statewide
April 10, 2008 - Nava authors bills to up fines for oil spills
April 10, 2008 - Opinion: Nava goes after dogfighting
April 9, 2008 - Greka's big week
April 9, 2008 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava's Initiatives Pass Public Safety Committee Today
April 8, 2008 - Local lawmaker moves forward with effort to increase punishment for watching a dog fight
April 8, 2008 - Caltrans to honor 170 employees who died on job
April 8, 2008 - Lawmakers move to tackle oil spills
April 7, 2008 - Statewide Program to Educate Teen Drivers
April 7, 2008 - Caltrans to Hold Workers Memorial at State Capitol
April 5, 2008 - Two New Initiatives to Protect California Against Polluters
April 5, 2008 - Nava plans bills to address oil spills
April 5, 2008 - Nava bills would raise fines for oil spills
April 4, 2008 - Assemblyman Pedro Nava proposes two pieces of legislation in response to recent Greka oil spills
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KEYT (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KCOY (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KCOY (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KEYT (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KEYT (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KKFX (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KCOY (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KSBY (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Greka Coverage: KCOY (wmv)
April 4, 2008 - Nava Announces Initiatives to Fight Serial Polluters & Protect the Environment
April 4, 2008 - Nava's bit as strong as bark
April 4, 2008 - Teen Driving Safety Week proposed
April 4, 2008 - Oil Spills Influence Nava’s Proposals
April 3, 2008 - Legislation to Fight Polluters and Protect Emergency Responders Passes First Hurdle
April 3, 2008 - Veterans United for Truth at War
April 1, 2008 - EPA federalizes cleanup of oil spill at Santa Barbara County site
March 31, 2008 - State budget blues - Municipalities brace for possible cuts after May
March 31, 2008 - National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 7-11
March 27, 2008 - AP IMPACT: Oil company known in Santa Barbara as big polluter
March 26, 2008 - Vets for truth
March 24, 2008 - Local cities trying to hold onto COPS grant funding
March 20, 2008 - California Backs Off Real ID - Update
March 17, 2008 - Green the port - Hueneme eco-efforts evolving
March 16, 2008 - Program aims at safe teen driving
March 14, 2008 - Healthy Seniors Act of 2008 Passed Its First Hurdle this Week
March 12, 2008 - Real ID Rebellion Roundup
March 12, 2008 - Nava names police officer Woman of the Year
March 11, 2008 - California takes small step away from Real ID
March 11, 2008 - Santa Barbara Police Officer Anita Chamberlain Honored at State Capitol Ceremony
March 11, 2008 - Students score U.S. record 52,879 points
March 11, 2008 - Rice Avenue project closer to a reality
March 10, 2008 - SBPD D.A.R.E. Officer Named Assembly's Woman of Year
March 10, 2008 - Bicycle fatalities on the rise in Bay Area
March 6, 2008 - Cradle to Grave
March 6, 2008 - CHP teams up with Vintners’ Association to stop DUIs
March 5, 2008 - Nava Introduces Resolution Declaring Teen Driving Safety Week in California
March 3, 2008 - Wolk and Nava to Joint Author Legislation to Improve State Response to Oil Spills
March 1, 2008 - Vintners team up with CHP
March 1, 2008 - Nava honored for his protection of condor
February 29, 2008 - Pedro Nava Honored by Audubon
February 29, 2008 - Forest Service sued by the state
February 29, 2008 - Letters: Kudos to Nava for battling dogfights
February 28, 2008 - LA's Bass to be next Assembly speaker
February 28, 2008 - NAVA GETS TOUGH ON SEX OFFENDERS
February 28, 2008 - Dog fighting initiative introduced
February 28, 2008 - LA's Bass to be next Assembly Speaker
February 28, 2008 - Letters: Kudos to Nava for battling dogfights
February 25, 2008 - Nava and the Humane Society of the United States Announce Introduction of Dogfighting Legislation
February 25, 2008 - Legislative Package to Protect Our Communities from Sexually Violent Predators
February 24, 2008 - Nava Seeks Tougher Sex Crime Laws
February 24, 2008 - Our Opinion: Cruelty cases need more than a slap on the hand
February 23, 2008 - State bills focus on niche causes
February 23, 2008 - CA Op-Ed | HSUS: HSUS Applauds Assemblymember Pedro Nava's Introduction of Felony Dogfighting Bill
February 23, 2008 - Lawmaker wants tougher bills to fight sexually violent predators
February 23, 2008 - Bill gives more access to records of juveniles
February 23, 2008 - Local assembly member Pedro Nava proposes bills to protect victims of sexually violent crimes
February 22, 2008 - Sexual Predators Bill
February 22, 2008 - Pedro Nava and Local Law Enforcement Announced Legislative Package to Protect Our Communities from Sexually Violent Predators
February 22, 2008 - Assemblyman Nava Urges Tougher Penalties for Dogfight Spectators
February 22, 2008 - New bill aimed at dogfight devotees
February 21, 2008 - KSBY 6: A Local Assemblymember Wants to Increase Punishment for Dog Fight Spectators
February 21, 2008 - KSBY 6: Local Assemblymember Proposes a Bill to Fight Illegal Dog Fights
February 21, 2008 - KEYT 3: Lawmakers are Trying to Crack Down on Illegal Dog Fighting
February 21, 2008 - Assemblymember Makes Dog Fight Spectatorship a Felony KCOY 12
February 21, 2008 - KCOY 12: Local Assemblyman Teams Up with Humane Society
February 21, 2008 - Calif. Considers Increasing Penalties For Dogfight Watchers
February 21, 2008 - Calif. Considers Increasing Penalties For Dogfight Watchers
February 21, 2008 - Nava Measure Would Make Dog Fighting a Felony
February 21, 2008 - Tougher Dog Fighting Bill Proposed by Nava
February 21, 2008 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava and the Humane Society of the United States Plan to Introduce Dogfighting Legislation for California
February 21, 2008 - Nava Backs Canine Initiative
February 16, 2008 - Goleta, Carpinteria Gain MTD Board Representation
February 16, 2008 - MTD Expands Board of Directors to Seven
February 14, 2008 - Mexican president's immigration remarks draw legislators' praise
February 14, 2008 - Greka to repair pier to Rincon Island
February 8, 2008 - Financial aid, grants topics of workshop
February 6, 2008 - EPA ups ante for Greka
February 6, 2008 - Coastal Commission rejects Foothill South toll road
February 5, 2008 - Skepticism greets firms that sell offsets
February 4, 2008 - Saving the environment
February 1, 2008 - Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (pdf)
February 1, 2007 - GMSP: VCSD Sheriff Bob Brooks offers wide-ranging presentation
January 30, 2008 - Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Emission Legislation Introduced by Assemblymember Pedro Nava
January 31, 2008 - Nava Holds Oil Companies More Accountable
January 30, 2008 - EPA ups ante for Greka
January 30, 2008 - Opinion: Recalling oil spill, we must remain vigilant
January 30, 2008 - Pipe Failure Leads to New Greka Oil Spill in SB Creek
January 27, 2008 - Around Town: Reagan crew gets warm welcome
January 24, 2008 - Greka Appoints New President, Launches Proactive Initiatives and Offers Reward
January 24, 2008 - Nava Outraged at Bush's Exemptions
January 24, 2008 - State Discusses Governor's Budget Cuts
January 23, 2008 - New laws update school exit exam
January 20, 2008 - Boys and Girls Club
January 20, 2008 - Forty Years Later, are We Living the Dream?
January 19, 2008 - Governor offers views on budget - Promotes his package of cuts at meeting
January 19, 2008 - Schwarzenegger Talks Budget Plan in SB
January 17, 2008 - Greka Environmental Violations in Santa Barbara County
January 17, 2008 - County and Schools Scramble to Anticipate State Budget Cuts
January 16, 2008 - Bush exempts Navy from law to allow sonar training off California
January 16, 2008 - Bush exempts Navy from law to allow sonar training off California
January 16, 2008 - Bush exempts Navy from law to allow sonar training off California
January 16, 2008 - Board takes action in wake of oil spills
January 13, 2008 - When Is Enough Enough? Holding Greka Accountable
January 12, 2008 - Human trafficking an issue, police say
January 11, 2008 - State budget could lose $9 billion
January 10, 2008 - Greka Spill
January 10, 2008 - La Conchita mudslide project moves forward
January 9, 2008 - Board cracks down on Greka
January 9, 2008 - Another Greka Oil Spill Fouls California Creek
January 9, 2008 - Criticism mounts as Greka spills more oil
January 9, 2008 - Chung family garners honor from SBTHP
January 9, 2008 - Nava calls speech "realistic"
January 8, 2008 - Hearing Examines Greka Woes
January 8, 2008 - A string of spills in the Santa Maria Valley could close down Greka Energy permanently
January 8, 2008 - Greka Spill Estimated at 84,000 Gallons
January 8, 2008 - Oil Spill Leads to Fines, Closure for Energy Company
January 8, 2008 - Greka oil spill cleanup continues
January 7, 2008 - Oil spill cleanup continues near Los Olivos
January 6, 2008 - Spill-plagued Greka springs another leak - Officials estimate 8,400 gallons of oil released
January 6, 2008 - Officials shut Greka site after Los Olivos oil spill
January 5, 2008 - No Really, Greka Spills Again
January 5, 2008 - State shuts down Greka oil pipeline
January 5, 2008 - Changes suggested at Greka briefing - Some call for more proactive stance on part of various agencies
January 5, 2008 - Assemblyman conducts meeting on Greka
January 5, 2008 - Assemblyman Pedro Nava recommends the county shut Greka's facilities down
January 4, 2008 - Panel Discusses Response to Greka Oil Spill
January 4, 2008 - King Day festivities include march, speaker
January 4, 2008 - Rincon Island oil pipeline shut down
January 4, 2008 - Greka Briefing
January 2, 2008 - Inviting the public helps spread the word.
January 2, 2008 - New driving-related laws go into effect
January 1, 2008 - New '08 laws address kids, bicyclists, race jockeys
December 31, 2007 - Laws boost students' future options
December 31, 2007 - Why, yes, there IS a law about that
December 30, 2007 - Top 15 stories of 2007
December 29, 2007 - Nava sets hearing for Greka oil spills - Officials want to prevent any future incidents
December 28, 2007 - New driving laws for 2008
December 28, 2007 - Nava calls briefing on Greka oil spill
December 28, 2007 - New driving-related laws go into effect
December 26, 2007 - Local politicians take action after major Greka oil spills
December 23, 2007 - Greka Oil Spills to be Addressed at Public Hearing
December 23, 2007 - Cason Point: County cyclist is victim of a hit and rant
December 22, 2007 - Unhappy season of year
December 21, 2007 - Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Be Safe on the Road During Holidays
December 21, 2007 - Authorities stress safe holiday
December 20, 2007 - Local Businesses, Government and Law Enforcement Get Together to Stuff the Bus
December 20, 2007 - Officials call for safe holiday travel
December 20, 2007 - Central Coast Highway Patrol reinforce zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving
December 20, 2007 - "Stuff the Bus" Event Gathers Christmas Bounty
December 19, 2007 - Greka spill sparks anger
December 19, 2007 - Toy drive volunteers stuff the bus
December 18, 2007 - Slow to Crawl
December 18, 2007 - Legislative Breakfast Briefing
December 18, 2007 - Assembly OKs universal healthcare bill
December 18, 2007 - Goleta Implements Lower Speed Limits in School Zones
December 16, 2007 - Behind-the-wheel exams sought for drivers 65 and older
December 13, 2007 - Keeping Ventura fed, clothed and Green
December 13, 2007 - Nava wants action against Greka for spill
December 12, 2007 - Downtown Boys & Girls Club given extra day of fun : Funding from Santa Barbara Bank & Trust will allow youth facility to remain open on Saturdays
December 11, 2007 - Women's Economic Ventures Graduates 40 Brand-New Entrepreneurs
December 11, 2007 - Two-County Alliance Helps With Regional Business
December 11, 2007 - Supes split on Greka spill
December 10, 2007 - Assemblyman Pedro Nava takes a closer look at the Greka oil spill
December 10, 2007 - Nava tours Greka oil spill, will push for high penalties
December 9, 2007 - Lead bullet ban adopted
December 9, 2007 - Defenses may take hit due to budget ills
December 8, 2007 - Wider lead ban in condor range
December 8, 2007 - New ban on .22 ammunition
December 7, 2007 - Fish and Game limits use of lead ammunition
December 5, 2007 - Torrey pine trees planted at Botanic Garden in Carpinteria
November 27, 2007 - New Housing Center to Ease Transition For Former Foster Youth
November 27, 2007 - $5,000 check for new computers
November 27, 2007 - KEYT
November 26, 2007 - Housing center for emancipated youth opens
November 25, 2007 - In Brief : Harding Elementary to get $5,000 grant
November 25, 2007 - New law could help cities slow traffic near schools
November 21, 2007 - In Brief
November 21, 2007 - Assemblyman Pedro Nava hosts "Operation Gobble"
November 21, 2007 - State transportation panel embroiled in air quality dispute
November 21, 2007 - State transportation panel embroiled in air quality dispute
November 19, 2007 - Governor signs two workers’ comp bills
November 15, 2007 - Opponents of Suicide Barriers on Bridge Float Alternative
November 12, 2007 - Groups assail governor on guns
November 11, 2007 - Bill would provide extra help to pass exit exam
November 9, 2007 - Businesses Affected By Fire May Be Aid Eligible
November 9, 2007 - Funding For 101 Improvements Approved
November 9, 2007 - Panel decides not to wait to spend highway funds
November 8, 2007 - Nava Secures Funds for 101 Expansion
November 7, 2007 - Task force assessing response to wildfires
November 7, 2007 - County To Help Shops Affected by Fire
November 7, 2007 - State lawmakers also plan hearings
November 6, 2007 - Schwarzenegger orders review of firefighting efforts
November 6, 2007 - COAST Autumn Event
November 4, 2007 - Letters: The good, the bad, the ironic at DMV
November 3, 2007 - La Conchita by any other name? 'Fat Point'
November 3, 2007 - Expo brings together biz, government
November 2, 2007 - Red Flag Warnings for Southern California as Winds Forecasted to Shift and Two Fires Still Burning
November 2, 2007 - Assemblymember Nava's Legislative Package Approved by the Governor
November 1, 2007 - Junior High Teacher Marilyn Garza Receives Milken Award
November 1, 2007 - Science Teacher Awarded $25,000 for Educational Feats
November 1, 2007 - Teacher gets big surprise at assembly
November 1, 2007 - Congress Commends SoCal Firefighters
November 1, 2007 - Want to do business with the government?
November 1, 2007 - Opening Sycamore Canyon for Fire Safety
October 30, 2007 - Calif. Firefighters Want Marines' Help
October 30, 2007 - Tricks, Treats, and More from the "Ghost" Village
October 30, 2007 - '04 Calif. report urged better cooperation with military in fires
October 30, 2007 - '04 Calif. report urged better cooperation with military in fires
October 28, 2007 - Cities taking look at poles that possibly sparked fires
October 27, 2007 - Ocean Protection Council talks dams, project funding
October 27, 2007 - Calif. to Review Aerial Response Issues
October 26, 2007 - Condor Bill Gets the Lead Out of the Wilderness
October 26, 2007 - FLAMES SPREAD THROUGH SEDGWICK RESERVE
October 26, 2007 - Calif. officials to review aerial firefighting issues
October 25, 2007 - President Grants Relief Funding for SoCal Fire Victims
October 25, 2007 - An unleaded wilderness
October 24, 2007 - Forest Service Closes National Park After Fire
October 24, 2007 - HEADING OUT - LOCAL RESPONDERS HELPING OUT WITH BLAZES ACROSS SOUTHLAND
October 23, 2007 - Letters: Protection law aids more than condors
October 23, 2007 - MSNBC: Is war depleting the resources for California wildfires?
October 22, 2007 - New California hazmat hauler law requires inspections every two years
October 22, 2007 - Condor Protection Bill Prepares to Fly
October 22, 2007 - Opinion: Condors win one in Sacramento
October 21, 2007 - Carp leaders to consider highway sound barrier
October 21, 2007 - Condors soaring, without bullets
October 19, 2007 - Truck law targets volatile materials
October 18, 2007 - Big Victory for California Condors! Schwarzenegger Signs Bill into Law
October 18, 2007 - Governor Signs Lead Bullet Ban
October 18, 2007 - Gov. ignores gun lobby, and condors get a lift
October 16, 2007 - Did you know?
October 16, 2007 - Editorial: Water, health care bills are still missing in action
October 16, 2007 - Editorial: In the center
October 16, 2007 - Schwarzenegger pleases green activists
October 16, 2007 - Governor vetoes 15 of 33 measures proposed by local legislators
October 16, 2007 - Governor Signs Historic Condor Bill
October 15, 2007 - California's condor has a friend in Judd Hanna
October 15, 2007 - Some Get Signed, Others Are Vetoed
October 15, 2007 - CA Op-Ed: Audubon California applauds signing of legislation to protect California Condor
October 15, 2007 - How the Environment Fared: California 2007 Session, Signings, and Vetoes
October 15, 2007 - Digging Through the Pile That Has Left Schwarzenegger's Desk: Bills Signed--And the 22% He Vetoed This Year
October 15, 2007 - Laws for the condor
October 15, 2007 - Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation | The Humane Society of the United States
October 15, 2007 - Gov. signs bills to track bullets, ban toxic toys
October 14, 2007 - Guv Wraps Up Bill Action
October 14, 2007 - Bill to save condors from lead bullets in limbo
October 14, 2007 - Ham–Handed Pro-Gun Republicans Induce Anti-Gun Response From Governor Schwarzenegger
October 14, 2007 - Landmark Legislation to Protect the California Condor
October 14, 2007 - Schwarzenegger OKs lead-bullet ban
October 14, 2007 - Today's Fresh Meat
October 14, 2007 - USA. Governor Schwarzenegger signs protection bill for endangered California Condors
October 14, 2007 - Governor OKs lead bullet ban
October 14, 2007 - New law by local assemblyman protects California Condors
October 14, 2007 - Handgun tracking law gets approved
October 14, 2007 - Bills opposed by NRA signed
October 13, 2007 - Bills by Nava, Blakeslee become law - Governor approves better inspection of trucks carrying hazardous materials
October 13, 2007 - Governor acts on flurry of bills
October 13, 2007 - Gov. signs bill to head off hospital crisis, vetoes gay marriage
October 13, 2007 - State recommends banning lead ammo
October 12, 2007 - Carrion Baggage
October 12, 2007 - California condors dying of lead poisoning
October 12, 2007 - Nava Celebrates Speed Limit Law Passage
October 12, 2007 - Governor signs series of energy efficiency bills
October 12, 2007 - Parents Help Enforce School Safety
October 12, 2007 - Zoo begins feathering nest for condors : Ground is broken for new exhibit
October 12, 2007 - Lead From Carrion Killing Off Calif. Condors
October 11, 2007 - USA. Will Gov. Schwarzenegger protect endangered condors by banning lead ammunition
October 11, 2007 - Help to save the condors
October 11, 2007 - California's endangered condors exhibit breaks ground at Santa Barbara Zoo
October 11, 2007 - New Bill will Reduce Speed in School Zones
October 11, 2007 - New school safety zones protect students crossing the streets
October 11, 2007 - Nava Invites Governor to Santa Barbara to Sign Legislation to Protect the California Condor
October 11, 2007 - Decreased speeds on tap for some Goleta schools
October 11, 2007 - Parents Help Enforce School Safety
October 11, 2007 - USA. Will Gov. Schwarzenegger protect endangered condors by banning lead ammunition
October 11, 2007 - Governor keeps them guessing on environmental issues
October 8, 2007 - Environmental bills due for Arnold's approval or veto
October 8, 2007 - Governor keeps them guessing on environmental issues
October 5, 2007 - Get the lead out ... of condors
October 5, 2007 - Opinion: NRA last group that should dictate state wildlife-conservation policy
October 5, 2007 - Editorial: Nava's bill awaits governor's pen
October 4, 2007 - Pedro Nava Receives Award
October 4, 2007 - Pedro Nava Receives Award
October 4, 2007 - Assemblymember Nava Named Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States
October 4, 2007 - Humane Society Awards Nava for California Condor Conservation
October 4, 2007 - Saving the Condor
October 3, 2007 - The Humane Society of the United States Presents Pedro Nava with Humane Legislator Award
October 3, 2007 - The Humane Society of the United States Presents California Assemblymember Pedro Nava with Humane Legislator Award
October 3, 2007 - California Condors are being LEAD to extinction.
October 2, 2007 - Nava's lead-shot bill hailed
October 2, 2007 - County seeking funds for van pooling
October 1, 2007 - Surfers Join Hands Against Pollution
September 27, 2007 - Editorial: Schwarzenegger should buck NRA to protect condors in state
September 26, 2007 - Save the condor, not the gun lobby
September 25, 2007 - Governer Signs Sen. Cox’s Angora Fire Measure
September 25, 2007 - Governor signs measure to bring relief to victims of Angora Fire
September 25, 2007 - Disaster Relief Legislation Signed by Governor
September 25, 2007 - Commissioner blames NRA for his ouster
September 24, 2007 - Veterans Health and Resource Fair slated
September 24, 2007 - California Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Providing Disaster Relief to Californians
September 22, 2007 - Disaster relief to Californians closer
September 20, 2007 - Ellwood Acreage Saved, Bishop Ranch Eyed
September 20, 2007 - Last Train to Dogville
September 19, 2007 - Schwarzenegger, Gun Owners, Environmentalist Battle Over Lead Based Ammo
September 17, 2007 - Shot down
September 16, 2007 - California Condor Targeted For Extinction By National Rifle Association Policies? Will Schwarzenegger Provide an “Assist”?
September 16, 2007 - Special Interests Spar with Condors and Kangaroos in California: Two Bills on Governor Schwarzenegger's Desk and the Resignation of a Fish and Game Commissioner
September 15, 2007 - Commission OKs plans for van-pool program
September 15, 2007 - Local Stories by Local People
September 15, 2007 - Editorial: Cox and NRA to endangered condors: Eat lead
September 15, 2007 - State Official Fired; Sought Lead Shot Ban
September 14, 2007 - Statement of Kim Delfino, Defenders of Wildlife, on the Resignation of Judd Hanna From the California Fish and Game Commission
September 14, 2007 - Stories by Local People
September 14, 2007 - Fallout from political battle over hunting ammunition used on Central Coast
September 14, 2007 - Another shot in ammo battle
September 14, 2007 - Advocate of lead ban resigns from panel
September 14, 2007 - Fish and Game official, criticized for stance on bullets, resigns
September 13, 2007 - Assemblymember Nava's Legislative Package Moves to the Governor's Desk
September 13, 2007 - California Votes to Protect Endangered Condors by Banning Lead Ammunition
September 12, 2007 - Lead-ammo debate escalates with call for ouster of Fish and Game Commission appointee
September 12, 2007 - Condors' Fate in Governor's Hands
September 12, 2007 - Veto of lead-bullet ban in condor range urged
September 12, 2007 - Emergency readiness is not the state's forte
September 11, 2007 - Lawmakers approve bills related to bullets, gas prices
September 10, 2007 - School Speed Limit Legislation Only Needs Assembly Vote
September 10, 2007 - Drivers, please slow for school zone
September 7, 2007 - California lead bullet ban moves forward
September 7, 2007 - County Roundup
September 7, 2007 - Lead bullet ban heads to Schwarzenegger
September 6, 2007 - California Senate Passes Historic Condor Protection Bill Requiring Non-Lead Ammunition
September 6, 2007 - California Assembly Sends Governor Major Gender Pay Discrimination Legislation and a Slew of Other Bills
September 6, 2007 - Senate Passes Lead Bullet Ban
September 6, 2007 - Bill to streamline Central Coast Medi-Cal moves on to governor
September 6, 2007 - You May Have to Drive Slower Near Schools
September 6, 2007 - Legislation Bans Lead Ammunition
September 6, 2007 - If Not Now, “When” is it Time for Unified Disaster Preparedness in California?
September 6, 2007 - Senate approved a bill that would ban hunters in California from using lead ammunition
September 5, 2007 - USA. California votes to protect endangered Condors by banning lead ammunition
September 5, 2007 - Lawmakers pass bill banning chemical in plastic toys
September 5, 2007 - State Senate OKs bill on lead ammunition
September 5, 2007 - Measure banning compound in toys advances
September 4, 2007 - Senate takes aim at lead bullets
September 4, 2007 - Legislation to Save North America’s Largest Bird the Condor--Passes Senate
August 30, 2007 - Insurers look at rate hike as compromise Plan proposes to look ahead at future quake claims
August 30, 2007 - IE Transportation Committee
August 30, 2007 - Putting it to a vote
August 30, 2007 - The Condors' Call
August 29, 2007 - Battle to save the California condor
August 28, 2007 - Save the Condorss
August 28, 2007 - California Condor Threatened By Lead Ammunition
August 28, 2007 - Lead Poisoning To Blame For Condor Deaths
August 28, 2007 - Commissioners near bullet ban
August 27, 2007 - Activists take aim at lead bullets
August 27, 2007 - California condor deaths focus of concern
August 27, 2007 - Action on condors appears imminent
August 26, 2007 - Opinion: No political flare-ups with Zaca Fire
August 24, 2007 - Failure is not final for struggling seniors
August 24, 2007 - Condor under care at L.A. Zoo dies of apparent lead poisoning
August 24, 2007 - Benoit Appointed to Select Committee on Inland Empire Transportation
August 23, 2007 - Lead fells wild condors
August 23, 2007 - Are you prepared?
August 23, 2007 - Disaster Relief Legislation
August 23, 2007 - Nava bill to provide Zaca Fire relief
August 22, 2007 - Ojai safe from Zaca fire, officials say
August 22, 2007 - Zaca Fire stays calm overnight, state assemblyman announces disaster relief bill
August 20, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Hearing on California’s Emergency Preparedness & Response Grant Programs
August 17, 2007 - Bridge projects difficult to fund
August 16, 2007 - Passage of AB 821 critical to protecting the California Condor
August 16, 2007 - Boxer rebukes Caltrans for not doing more about bridges
August 16, 2007 - Transportation Officials Sound Alarm for California's Bridges
August 15, 2007 - Editorial: Get the lead out of bullets
August 14, 2007 - Get the Lead Out, So the California Condor, North America’s Largest Bird, Won't Just Exist on the Back of the Quarter
August 14, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava to Speak at Transportation and Infrastructure Briefing
August 14, 2007 - Opinion: Condors still need our help
August 13, 2007 - Passage of AB 821 Critical to Protecting the California Condor
August 10, 2007 - Wildland fires fueling reforms
August 10, 2007 - State budget impasse GOP's fault, Pedro Nava says at Oxnard clinic
August 10, 2007 - Senator introduces bill that would provide tax relief to fire victims
August 10, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Calling for an End to Budget Holdup in State Senate
August 9, 2007 - Fire diligence?
August 9, 2007 - Governor vows to press deal on state budget
August 8, 2007 - Nava Blames Republicans for Blocked Budget
August 8, 2007 - Nava says Republicans holding state hostage
August 8, 2007 - Budget impasse hurting state's residents, Nava says
August 7, 2007 - Santa Barbara Assemblyman fuming over delay of California's state budget
August 7, 2007 - Officials say Future Budget May Withhold Money from Institutions
August 7, 2007 - Asm. Pedro Nava and others urge Senate to pass budget
August 3, 2007 - Council may appoint a new delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference
July 28, 2007 - Firefighting panzers? Fires face Blitzkrieg
July 27, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Appointed to Select Committee on Ports by Assembly Speaker Nuñez
July 26, 2007 - MTD Governing Board Gets Two New Members
July 23, 2007 - Meeting on Hwy. 154 bridge suicide barrier set
July 20, 2007 - Pedro Nava Encourages and Shows his Appreciation for Firefighters
July 20, 2007 - Condor Protection Bill on its Way to Approval
July 20, 2007 - Deal maintains school exit exam
July 19, 2007 - State aims to avoid 'catastrophic' blazes this summer
July 18, 2007 - Tahoe fire shows need for better land planning, fire chief says
July 17, 2007 - State looks to curtail home building in fire-prone areas
July 14, 2007 - Marker commemorates Ellwood preservation work
July 14, 2007 - Update: The Maze Meltdown
July 13, 2007 - Santa Barbara Assemblyman tours Zaca Fire base camp, prepares for hearing at state capitol
July 12, 2007 - Schwarzenegger orders officials to accurately track heat deaths
July 12, 2007 - Heat suspect in July 2006 death spike
July 10, 2007 - Bill to merge Homeland Security, Emergency Services dies unexpectedly
July 10, 2007 - Banner Day on Global Warming in California: Senate Package Passes Assembly Committees, Including Two Bills Defeated Last Week
July 10, 2007 - State Of California's Response To The Sycamore Canyon Road Evacuation Plan
July 7, 2007 - Nava Announces Disaster Relief Legislation for Victims of Recent Devastating Wildfire In Lake Tahoe
July 7, 2007 - Fixed Terms and Legislative Appointment of Some California Air Resources Board Members May Result from Hearings
July 6, 2007 - Former Air Board officials say Schwarzenegger interfered
July 6, 2007 - Nava Negotiates Evacuation Plan
July 3, 2007 - Caltrans Locks Sycamore Canyon Again
June 28, 2007 - Pedro Nava's Emergency Preparedness Legislative Package Moves Forward
June 27, 2007 - Condor Protection Bill Passes Key Senate Committee
June 24, 2007 - Board to ponder hospital funding sources
June 23, 2007 - Assemblymembers Lloyd Levine, Pedro Nava Thank Outgoing CVMA President, Welcome President-Elect
June 16, 2007 - Compton: Veterans health fair has vendor slots open
June 15, 2007 - County's Capitol display gets makeover
June 14, 2007 - Clean money means fair elections
June 14, 2007 - Nava named to emergency council
June 11, 2007 - Make Every Vote Count Legislation Passes State Assembly
June 9, 2007 - Activists Demand Revamped California Healthcare
June 8, 2007 - Cold Spring suicide barrier plans move forward
June 8, 2007 - Panel OKs $6million for 118 Freeway project
June 8, 2007 - Nava named to the CA Emergency Council
June 7, 2007 - Bob Barker helps persuade California lawmakers on pet bill
June 7, 2007 - Cold Spring Arch Bridge suicide barrier plans move forward
June 7, 2007 - Pet sterilization bill is narrowly approved by Assembly
June 7, 2007 - "Refrigerated or frozen, then picked up and incinerated"
June 6, 2007 - Pet sterilization bill teeters in Assembly
June 6, 2007 - Funds sought for 118 Freeway widening
June 6, 2007 - Bill requiring most pets to be spayed or neutered stalls
June 6, 2007 - Hundreds of bicyclists injured by vehicles in county every year
June 6, 2007 - Editorial: Stop dallying on Hwy. 118
May 31, 2007 - Public Square: Take a Bow
May 31, 2007 - Nava Introduces Bill to Transportation Committee
May 29, 2007 - County residents gather at services
May 25, 2007 - Tighter rules proposed to haul dangerous cargo
May 24, 2007 - Lawmakers Crack Down Dangerous Materials Transported
May 24, 2007 - Cabrillo Port Dies a Santa Barbara Flavored Death
May 24, 2007 - Assemblymember Nava announces AB 1612 stricter standards for drivers of hazardous materials
May 23, 2007 - Herdt: Turning governor around
May 21, 2007 - Senator Alan Lowenthal and Assemblymember Pedro Nava Recognized for Their Support of California Museums
May 21, 2007 - Shift among Democrats could benefit condors
May 18, 2007 - Save the Condor
May 18, 2007 - Nava Aids Construction, Emergency Services Bills
May 18, 2007 - Public invited to help name condor hatched in wilderness
May 15, 2007 - Ridley-Tree Condor Preservation Act Passes State Assembly
May 14, 2007 - Assemblymember Nava’s Condor Protection Bill Passes the Assembly, Moves to Senate
May 11, 2007 - Governor calls attention to Guard equipment gap
May 11, 2007 - "...healthy food choices and nutritional education in public schools,"
May 4, 2007 - Boxer wants review of trucker standards after freeway collapse
May 2, 2007 - Freeway collapse prompts questions, debate on safety
May 2, 2007 - Trucker in fiery tanker crash stirs questions on screening
May 2, 2007 - Trucker's Record Issue in Calif. Crash
May 1, 2007 - Driver in San Francisco Bay Area highway collapse had multiple felony convictions
May 1, 2007 - Rush to Rebuild the Maze
April 30, 2007 - Tanker Driver Has Lengthy Criminal Record
April 30, 2007 - Tanker Accident Is Wake-Up Call For State Lawmakers
April 30, 2007 - Bay Area commute goes smoothly
April 30, 2007 - Bay Area commute goes smoothly
April 30, 2007 - Driver In Fiery Tanker Crash Has Record
April 26, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava’s Legislative Package Moves Forward
April 26, 2007 - Nava fits the bill
April 25, 2007 - California Coastal Coalition & Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project to Honor Assm. Nava
April 24, 2007 - City Prepares for Massive Drill Saturday
April 24, 2007 - Nava's bill calls for using recycled material in roads
April 23, 2007 - Anniversary Bash Celebrates Santa Barbara’s History
April 20, 2007 - Dealing with governments subject of Ventura event
April 16, 2007 - Wheels of fortune: Cyclists, motorists perilously close
April 15, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Announces Passage of Emergency Services & Farmworker Housing Legislation
April 14, 2007 - First in an occasional series: Lead poisoning disputed
April 14, 2007 - Assembly bill would prohibit lead bullets near condor habitats
April 13, 2007 - Historic Coastal Commission Vote May Sink Floating Natural Gas Terminal
April 12, 2007 - LNG plan is rejected by Coastal Commission
April 12, 2007 - Just say no to lead
April 11, 2007 - Pedro Nava on Environmental Justice
April 10, 2007 - State Lands Commission Votes Against Billiton Project
April 9, 2007 - Hearing today on LNG project
April 7, 2007 - County's share of bond money is discussed
April 7, 2007 - A Brush with Art, Success for Boy with Autism
April 6, 2007 - Peeling Back Layers of Childhood Illiteracy
April 6, 2007 - Measure D Vote Could Impact County's Share of Bond Money
April 6, 2007 - CHP Explains Anti-DUI Grant, Campaign Goals
April 6, 2007 - Ships on Horizon Pollute Air on Land
April 5, 2007 - Bells For Barry
April 5, 2007 - Residents speak out about proposed coastal gas plant
April 5, 2007 - Pedro Nava Criticizes UC Budget Cuts
April 5, 2007 - Trail Talk
April 4, 2007 - UCSB Students Fight to Stop Proposed Tuition Increase
April 2, 2007 - Legislators Shift Into Gear On California Clean Car Discount
March 26, 2007 - O.C. tollway faces many stops before green light
March 23, 2007 - Public Square: Take a Bow
March 19, 2007 - State Disaster Response Needs Overhaul, Clear Chain of Command
March 15, 2007 - Child Safety Goes Back on the Road
March 15, 2007 - Pedro Nava to Chair Joint Committee on Emergency Services & Homeland Security
March 15, 2007 - We're Lucky to Have Pedro Nava as Chair of the California Joint Committee on Emergency Services & Homeland Security
March 15, 2007 - Cabrillo Port Opponents Rally the Ranks at Malibu Pier Event
March 14, 2007 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava to Chair Joint Committee on Emergency Services & Homeland Security
March 11, 2007 - Gas plant loses key lawmaker's support
March 10, 2007 - Assemblyman to speak at anti-LNG rally today
March 9, 2007 - In Brief
March 8, 2007 - L.A.-area legislator never forgets the elephants
March 8, 2007 - ‘No LNG’ Rally Slated for Malibu Pier on Saturday
March 7, 2007 - Jump-start to freeway stall
March 3, 2007 - Woman lauded for activism
March 2, 2007 - Proposed Bill Aims to Protect Cyclists on Road
March 1, 2007 - Hwy. 101 widening approved
March 1, 2007 - Alliance for the Arts gets recognition for service
February 28, 2007 - Universal health measure revived
February 27, 2007 - Montecito Meandering
February 27, 2007 - Local students partake in Channel art contest
February 27, 2007 - Local assemblyman introduces several bills
February 26, 2007 - Back-seat driver: Bill targets dangerous violations
February 25, 2007 - Locals celebrate the Oscars
February 24, 2007 - Students take tuition fee fight to lawmakers
February 24, 2007 - Amgen Tour Of California: If You Go
February 23, 2007 - Editorial: Six miles of traffic relief
February 23, 2007 - Festivities for the tour in Santa Barbara County
February 22, 2007 - Roads More Travelled
February 21, 2007 - Panel asked to fully fund Hwy. 101 widening
February 17, 2007 - Counties need $20 million to utilize Highway 101 funding
February 17, 2007 - Pedro Nava Selects Lupe Anguiano as the 35th Assembly District Woman of the Year
February 15, 2007 - Roads More Traveled
February 15, 2007 - Nava introduces two safety bills
February 8, 2007 - Bicycle buffer plan commands legislators' serious attention
February 6, 2007 - Take a Hike!
February 5, 2007 - Group of Women “Walk and Talk” for Heart Disease
February 3, 2007 - Disaster-funding plea could help migrant farmworkers
February 2, 2007 - It ain’t easy being green
February 2, 2007 - Emergency fund set up for those out of work in county
February 1, 2007 - Save our farmers
January 28, 2007 - Proposed bill aims to protect bike riders
January 28, 2007 - Bill would provide bikers with buffer against traffic
January 25, 2007 - After the frost
January 24, 2007 - Land and Sea
January 24, 2007 - Cold Spell Hurts Agriculture Industry
January 22, 2007 - Destino 10th Anniversary Gala Honorary Dinner Committee Named
January 21, 2007 - Weather damage takes focus
January 20, 2007 - Nava tours devastation, meets farmers, offers help
January 20, 2007 - Assistance urged to help farmworkers stay in area
January 19, 2007 - Farmers, Lawmakers Assess Impact of Recent Cold Snap
January 17, 2007 - County crop loss is up to $105 million
January 17, 2007 - Nava got the job done
January 16, 2007 - Nava blasts Governor on transit plan
January 15, 2007 - Proposal to slash funds for transit draws ire
January 14, 2007 - Rep. Nava adds chief of staff, transportation consultant
January 10, 2007 - Nava Names Staff
January 10, 2007 - Aggressive state agenda in works
January 10, 2007 - Nava, Maldonado review governor's address
January 9, 2007 - Film shows the oil spill of 1969
January 8, 2007 - Nunez, Nava Applaud Homeland Security Reversal on Sacramento, San Diego
January 7, 2007 - Spirit of community remains vibrant
December 26, 2006 - New year brings host of new laws
December 23, 2006 - Lawmaker pushes for wider bike buffer
December 22, 2006 - Highway 101 widening on list for funding
December 20, 2006 - Bike Buffer Zone Law Introduced
December 18, 2006 - Wider berth for bicyclists sought to cut road deaths
December 14, 2006 - Keeping a promise
December 14, 2006 - Nava introduces plan to merge homeland security, emergency services
December 13, 2006 - Money to widen 101 set aside
December 13, 2006 - Hwy. 101 widening on list for funding
December 12, 2006 - O'Connell keeps vow, pays visit to school
December 12, 2006 - California's Public Hospitals in Crisis: Failure to Meet Earthquake Standards Will Put Us in the Lurch When We Need Them the Most
December 11, 2006 - $700,000 Study to Determine Whether La Conchita's Hillside Is Still Moving
December 7, 2006 - Tracks of History
December 5, 2006 - Nava presents bills on first day of 2007 session
December 1, 2006 - Condor advocates urge state to get the lead out
October 28, 2006 - Goleta Valley grant means more trees
October 22, 2006 - Assemblyman to present resolution to Ventura County Contractors group in Ventura Tuesday
October 17, 2006 - PUBLIC SQUARE: School News
October 16, 2006 - Backers hoping bond measures pay dividends
October 15, 2006 - Measure D gains momentum as voters prepare to decide on county's road to the future
October 9, 2006 - Measure D, From Both Sides Now
October 9, 2006 - Governor Approves Assemblymember Nava's Emergency Preparedness Legislative Package to Protect All Californians
September 19, 2006 - Assemblymember Nava's Concerns About Environmental Impacts of Proposed Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals Off California Coast
September 18, 2006 - California Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation Expanding Ocean Protection and Enhancing Water Quality
September 13, 2006 - Insurer to call members over change
September 11, 2006 - Secure Horizons changes decision
September 9, 2006 - Schwarzenegger apologizes for ethnic remark
September 3, 2006 - Surprise gift for land at bay forum
August 29, 2006 - Panel will take on estuary issues
August 27, 2006 - Assemblyman Nava honored by statewide faculty association
August 24, 2006 - A Line In The Sand
August 21, 2006 - Boxer strives to save coastline
August 21, 2006 - News briefs from California's Central Coast
August 20, 2006 - Rally Against Offshore Drilling
August 4, 2006 - Carpinteria, Goleta want seats on MTD's board
July 24, 2006 - A curious state: Lawmakers fuel new energy push
July 22, 2006 - Veterans Health fair is set for Aug. 12
July 21, 2006 - Workshop helps claim state-held property
July 17, 2006 - Yardi Systems, founder, honored by assemblyman
July 16, 2006 - Database search for property scheduled
July 12, 2006 - Legislation Reminders
July 12, 2006 - O.C. Employers, Unions Back Toll Road Extension Through Park
July 11, 2006 - Groups planning lawsuit to force lead-bullets ban
July 10, 2006 - Public Square: Take a Bow
June 29, 2006 - Neighbors want to take back the road
June 27, 2006 - State Legislature debating funds to help students pass exit exam
June 27, 2006 - Offshore drilling proposal nears vote
June 27, 2006 - Ceremony to honor Holocaust survivors
June 27, 2006 - Legislature will consider bills to help students pass exit exam
June 26, 2006 - Schools Chief Jack O’Connell Gives Update On Bills, Funding For Exit Exam Preparation Options
June 25, 2006 - El Rio marchers gather support for bill
June 24, 2006 - Letters to the Editor: Toll road project should not proceed
June 24, 2006 - Business Calendar
June 21, 2006 - Flights of Logic
June 18, 2006 - Worker's comp laws focus on quick return to job
June 14, 2006 - Maintaining the Right to Predesignate
June 13, 2006 - Ban on O.C. Tollway Is Removed From Budget
June 4, 2006 - Organizers proclaim Summerfest a success
June 2, 2006 - Bill would fund residents converting to sewer system
June 1, 2006 - Nava's Bills Receive Bi-partisan Support, Pass the Assembly and Move to the Senate
May 31, 2006 - Amputees look to lawmakers for help as more insurance companies shy away from paying for prostheses
May 27, 2006 - Bill will facilitate sewage hookups
May 24, 2006 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Approves $995 Million in 'Spillover' Funds for Public Transit
May 23, 2006 - June Primary Will Decide Environmental Balance in Legislature
May 20, 2006 - Assemblymember Pedro Nava Congratulates Congressmembers Capps and Putnam on Protecting our Coast
May 10, 2006 - Teacher's walk to Sacramento bears fruit
May 06, 2006 - Panel OKs Assemblyman's Effort to Halt O.C. Toll Road Extension
May 05, 2006 - Bill Bans Personal Ultrasounds - Health: Measure Introduced After Actor Cruise Buys Machine
May 05, 2006 - Assembly Member Pedro Nava Blocks San Onofre Toll Road Proposal; Cites Environmental Concerns
May 04, 2006 - Get lead out of bullets
May 04, 2006 - Nava bill promotes tsunami readiness
May 03, 2006 - Auditor: Little Oversight, Inconsistencies in U.C. Pay Packages
May 03, 2006 - Irregularities in benefits
May 02, 2006 - Auditor: Little Oversight, Inconsistencies in U.C. Pay Packages
May 01, 2006 - Little Hoover Commission Report Compares California's Lack of Emergency Preparation with Katrina
May 01, 2006 - Concerts Promote Peace, Preservation
April 29, 2006 - Assemblyman Nava honors couple for Holocaust bravery
April 28, 2006 - Del dicho al hecho, hay mucho trabajo
April 26, 2006 - Bill for state funds for El Rio sewer hookups gets OK
April 21, 2005 - Free workshop set for Medicare plan
April 20, 2006 - CAPT backs legislation allowing you to continue pre-designating your personal physician
April 19, 2006 - Channelkeepers guard waterways
April 18, 2006 - Emergency bill signed
April 18, 2006 - Pedro Nava pursues safer bike conditions
April 13, 2006 - Capps, Nava urge UCSB students to fight state, federal budget cuts
April 13, 2006 - Nava to hold session on preparedness
April 13, 2006 - Cuts to College Funding Incite Campus Protests
April 12, 2006 - Assemblyman will be at farmers market
April 12, 2006 - Open Opportunity's Door
April 05, 2006 -Supervisors agree to join state's study of La Conchita
April 05, 2006 - La Conchita's future at stake
April 05, 2006 - Letters: Cite risky driving near bicyclists
April 05, 2006 - Letters: Margin of safety better for bicyclists
March 30, 2006 - Events Today
March 30, 2006 - Forum to discuss gun violence
March 30, 2006 - Letters: Put brakes on Nava's bicycle bill
March 27, 2006 - Cyclists versus wine tasters
March 24, 2006 - Program puts dentists into local schools
March 22, 2006 - Teacher, entrepreneur join ranks of Women of the Year
March 17, 2006 - Temp housing idea moves ahead
March 17, 2006 - Mike Takeuchi: Nava to discuss cycling safety bill
March 15, 2006 - Area officials fear the county might lose funding for highway projects
March 08, 2006 - SBCAN also a winner Oscar night
March 06, 2006 - Growers seeking homes for seasonal workers
March 06, 2006 - Problem cases? Just do the math
March 02, 2006 - The longest yard
March 01, 2006 - Area lawmakers propose 119 bills
March 01, 2006 - California panel on emergency preparedness set to reconvene
March 01, 2006 - Bill will protect cyclists from cars
February 22, 2006 - 3 feet between life and death Assemblyman's law needed
February 21, 2006 - Assemblyman Nava announces bicycle safety bill
February 20, 2006 - Pedro Nava Introduces New Bike Safety Legislation
February 17, 2006 - Capps pushes drilling measure
February 15, 2006 - Brief - Bill would shift coursework decisions
February 13, 2006 - Locals Honor Victims of Shooting
February 10, 2006 - Nava pushes for higher fines near school zones
February 10, 2006 - Proposed Legislation May Make School Zones Safer
February 02, 2006 - Assemblyman Nava introduces two bills
January 30, 2006 - Assembly OK bills tracking sex offenders, allowing 'casino nights'
January 29, 2006 - 101 corridor crucial to state
January 27, 2006 - Flood risk measure OK'd
January 26, 2006 - Senator Feinstein and Governor Schwarzenegger Urge President to Fund Critical Flood Control Projects
January 26, 2006 - Assembly Democrats Announce Flood Protection Package
January 25, 2006 - Wolk sponsors flood control legislation
January 24, 2006 - Ventura OKs moratorium on stores
January 22, 2006 - Assemblyman holds out hope for La Conchita
January 19, 2006 - Fellowship To Provide Experience in State Capitol
January 16, 2006 - Applications available for Assembly fellowship
January 15, 2006 - Nava to host session on preparedness
January 15, 2006 - Bason Bash pays tribute to philanthropist
January 10, 2006 - Opinion: Another try for redistricting
January 08, 2006 - Flowers in La Conchita form a memorial
January 08, 2006 - MEMORIAL: NEIGHBORS REMEMBERED
January 08, 2006 - A year after mudslide, town holds its ground
January 07, 2006 - Letters: La Conchita in fight for its life
December 12, 2005 - Saluting a Pioneering Environmentalist
December 07, 2005 - Legislators say they'll probe Guard
December 06, 2005 - Report: L.A. slighted in terror funding
November 24, 2005 - Business Community Opens Dialogue On Traffic Reduction At Symposium
November 19, 2005 - UCSB building critics in trenches
November 17, 2005 - UC Reacts to 'Education Crisis' by Inflating Costs
November 16, 2005 - Lawmaker Nava gets environmental award
November 16, 2005 - Interchange of views: Junction is focus of summit
November 15, 2005 - Public Square
November 11, 2005 - Roving units aim to bridge gaps in communication
November 10, 2005 - Nava To Discuss Educational Opportunities at Latino Forum
November 08, 2005 - Hearing to address emergency planning
October 23, 2005 - Empty Bowls benefit helps fill holiday shelves
October 19, 2005 - ON THE TOWN: Lorraine D. Wilson
October 16, 2005 - Kids and adults find sweet treats at Lemon Festival
October 05, 2005 - Supervisors could put water runoff fee to a vote
September 26, 2005 - State's National Guard May Be Getting Spread Thin
September 24, 2005 - Huell Howser to host S.B. Beautiful awards
September 24, 2005 - Surfers call for massive federal effort
September 24, 2005 - Assemblyman Nava is named to Little Hoover Commission
September 22, 2005 - Protest LNG in Oxnard on Saturday
September 22, 2005 - Panel's mandate to protect, manage
September 21, 2005 - Multi-cultural program kicks off
September 16, 2005 - SPAN OF DESPAIR
September 16, 2005 - Local help for the victims of hurrican Katrina
September 15, 2005 - VIVA MEXICO!
September 10, 2005 - Bills by area lawmakers awaiting governor's pen
September 10, 2005 - Latinos feel let down by governor
July 28, 2005 - Brotherly love trumps politics
July 28, 2005 - Governor vetoes bill aimed at area water quality
July 27, 2005 - Teacher's trek to Capitol is a capital success
July 27, 2005 - Teacher makes it to Capitol
June 02, 2005 - Hometown heroes lauded for courage, generosity
June 02, 2005 - Backers of same-sex marriage fall six votes short of approval
June 02, 2005 - Same-sex marriage bill headed for defeat
April 26, 2005 - Assembly shoots down bill to limit use of lead bullets
April 21, 2005 - Democrats urge spreading their values
January 11, 2005 - Fierce rain, deadly slides
January 06, 2005 - Removing politics from redistricting won't be easy
January 06, 2005 - Tragedy Hits Home
January 06, 2005 - Caltrans appeals plan to study rail commute
