TransparentSea, an awareness campaign highlighting coastal environmental issues, recently embarked on the first phase of their California journey from Santa Barbara to Baja, Mexico. The group focuses on cetaceans - whales and dolphins - and the waters they inhabit. Their current mission traces the southern migration of the California Grey Whale along said route. more ›

The Surfrider Foundation and Rusty want you to Rise Above Plastics and join them in celebrating Raptoberfest. Because plastics do not biodegrade but gradually break down into smaller pieces, they harm the environment upon infiltration, killing millions of birds and animals annually. There are numerous things you can do to reduce your plastic footprint, so let Raptoberfest serve as your valuable resource this month. more ›

Have you checked out the intricate beach trash mosaic on the side of Mollusk Surf Shop in Venice yet? To help clean up our beaches and promote the short film "One Beach," the Surfrider Foundation and Barefoot Wine teamed up with four local artists to mastermind the public artwork. A film "about creativity, optimism and fun at work on our coasts around the world," "One Beach" premieres online this afternoon at 3:30pm PDT (6:30pm EDT). more ›

Jessica Smith of Young Hollywood caught up with some of the male celebs to discuss their mediocre surfing skills plus their involvement with the Surfrider Foundation. Bubbly Smith guffaws while interviewing Sam Trammell of "True Blood," Eric Balfour (sans undies!), Chad Lowe and Brian Geraghty. more ›

If you're not taking advantage of the refreshing Pacific today, you definitely should this Saturday, September 10. The Surfrider Foundation brings the sixth installment of its Celebrity Expression Session to the shores of First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu. more ›

Pacifico presents Pacifico Adventure, the perfect opportunity to drink Mexican beer and make a difference this summer. Partnering with four environmental charities, including Pacific Palisades-based Protect Our Winters and San Clemente-based Surfrider Foundation, Pacifico's mission is to "preserve the places where adventure happens." more ›

Looking for something to do after Barack's acceptance speech tonight? more ›

This past weekend, the Green Apple Festival (MySpace), billed as "America's Largest Earth Day Celebration," was held in eight cities across the country (with the exception of Washington D.C., which was reportedly rained out), including here in Los Angeles. more ›

Commuters and some politicians say the Foothill South 241 toll road needs to finish in order "to relieve congestion and accommodate development southern Orange County and take some of the burden off Interstate 5, the heaviest traveled corridor between Los Angeles and San Diego," the LA Times is reporting. more ›

Quotes of the week: “There are two kinds of people in this world, the givers and the takers. The takers eat better, but the givers sleep better.” – Danny Thomas "A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle." - Benjamin Franklin “The time is always right to do what is right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Good Art California Design Biennial 2007 August 19 – September 30, 2007 Pasadena Museum of... more ›

This exhibition features household products and services made from renewable, recycled, and repurposed sources by individuals and companies who are manufacturing and distributing with environmental integrity. It celebrates today’s evolving consciousness and innovation in green technology. more ›

Now that the dust has settled out in Indio, the world famous KROQ today announced its lineup for its annual spring fling, and just like any weenie roast there are some dogs in the bunch. So the question is, is it worth it to venture down behind the Orange Curtain and put up with annoying high schoolers in order to see The Killers, Bad Religion, Rise Against, Social D, Tim Armstrong and the Silversun... more ›

The folks at Farmlab are hosting another free Friday-at-noon event. Representatives of the Surfrider Foundation and the Ballona Network will present their progress on developing a plan for cleaning-up and restoring the habitat in Ballona Creek. more ›