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Greka Goofs Again
Ladder Climbing Causes Another Oil Spill for Beleaguered Energy Company
Ladder climbing causes another oil spill for beleaguered energy company. Read story.
Greka Fights County over Fines
Embattled Oil Company Appealing Repeated Fines Levied by Santa Barbara County Inspectors
Embattled oil company appealing repeated fines levied by Santa Barbara County inspectors. Read story.
Greka Sues County
Greka Energy followed through its longstanding threat and filed suit against Santa Barbara County and its petroleum administrator, Michael Zimmer, in U.S. District Court on January 21. Read story.
Greka Spills Near Santa Maria
Oil Company’s Broken Pipes Spill 840 Gallons of Crude Oil
Oil company’s broken pipes spill 840 gallons of crude oil on Monday morning. Read story.
Supes Begin 2009 by Tackling Greka Oil Spills
New Year, Same Problem
It was a day of déjà vu for the Santa Barbara County supervisors as the board kicked off 2009 much as they did 2008: dealing with the frequent and flagrant oil-spilling ways of Greka Energy. Read story.
Weekend Oil Spills for Greka
Three Accidents So Far Leaked Estimated 950 Gallons Since Christmas
The three accidents so far have leaked an estimated 950 gallons since Christmas. Read story.
Greka Energy Spills Oil Again
2008’s Most Frequent Spiller Loses 420 Gallons Today
2008’s most frequent spiller lost 420 gallons at a North County facility. Read story.
Greka to Pay Millions?
State Water Quality Control Board Looks to Fine Greka Energy
State Water Quality Control Board looks to fine Santa Barbara County’s Greka Energy. Read story.
U.S. EPA Holds Greka Responsible for Cleanup of Toxic PCBs
Oil Company Begins Area Assessment Under EPA’s Direction
Oil company begins area assessment under EPA direction. Read story.
Greka Spill at Union Sugar Lease
County Issues Stop-Work Order
County issues stop-work order. Read story.
Updated: Greka Pipe Allegedly Leaks Underground
Oil Company Refutes All Claims by County
Oil company refutes all claims by County regarding spill and ensuing evacuation, however. Read story.
What to Do About Greka
Defending Santa Barbara Against Unwelcome Polluters
Since 2003, Greka has spilled more than 450,000 gallons of oil and hazardous substances into our creeks and soil. Here's what two environmentalists propose to fix the problem. Read story.
Is Greka Still Spilling?
Supes Check In on Oozing Oil Company
This week, county staff gave an update on Greka's record: rosier but more work to be done. Read story.
Greka Spills Again Again
Crude Oil Leaks Into Creek
Two to four barrels of crude leak into a Santa Maria creek. Read story.
Greka Finds Evidence of Sabotage
Oil Company Ties Spill to Cut Cap
Oil company ties spill to a cut cap. Read story.
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