April 30, 2026 / Script News Maura Barrett reports that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing a major shift in global oil strategy, with energy companies investing billions in new sources outside the Middle East. Analysts say the move reflects both immediate supply concerns and longer-term diversification, with Rinaldo Brutoco noting that persistent … Continue Reading
2018 in Retrospect: Focusing on Safety, Resilience and Citizen Engagement
Last year on December 5, our friends, supporters and staff gathered at Rinaldo’s and Lalla’s…
Watch: Video of community meeting on MCMI (Nov. 14, 2018)
The World Business Academy and the Clean Coalition have teamed up to provide the Montecito…
Wildfires Tell Us We Already Live in a Climate-Changed World
Once again, California is up in flames. It’s beginning to look like a recurring seasonal…
Montecito Community Microgrid Initiative Public Meeting
The World Business Academy and the Clean Coalition have teamed up to provide the Montecito…
Learn All About the Montecito Community Microgrid at a Public Meeting on Nov. 14
One of the most important ongoing projects of the World Business Academy is the Montecito…
SCE Acknowledges Causation of Thomas Fire: a Prelude to Public Safety Power Shutoffs
On October 30, 2018, Southern California Edison (SCE) issued a press release acknowledging that their…
UPDATE on PCIA CTA: Expect Negative Impact on Community Choice Movement (Sigh!)
Thanks to all our members who sent opposition letters to their California legislators and the…
Call to Action: Help us Stop the CPUC!
We need your help! On October 11th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will meet…









