Are Ratepayers Overpaying to Keep Diablo Canyon Running? Energy By Callie Fausey A new report by UC Santa Barbara’s 2035 Initiative alleges that PG&E “significantly inflated costs of operating” the nuclear power plant, “causing ratepayers and taxpayers to pick up excess costs.”
Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves Onshore Oil Ban and Phase-Out Plan Energy By Callie Fausey The commissioners vote 3-2 to get oil out of Santa Barbara.
Diablo Canyon Cleared to Operate Through 2045 Energy By Callie Fausey Federal approvals would allow the nuclear power plant to continue operations for 20 years, but hinges on permission from the California legislature.
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Sable’s Request for Special Permit to Waive Federal Safety Regulation Announcement By California Department of Justice
Not in My Backyard: Bureau of Land Management Hits Setback in Lawsuit to Open Central Coast to New Oil and Gas Drilling Energy By Callie Fausey
Sable Offshore Announces First Sale of Oil, Restart of Second Platform in Santa Barbara Channel Energy By Nick Welsh
Chevron Decommissioning Onshore Oil and Gas Processing Facility in Carpinteria Energy By Elaine Sanders
Santa Barbara’s Planning Commission Considers New Rules for Solar Power Energy By Christina McDermott
Update: State Sets Stage for Legal Battles After Trump Forces Offshore Oil to Flow Again in Santa Barbara County Energy By Nick Welsh
Emergency Podcast: The Trump Regime’s Shock Move to Ram Offshore Oil through S.B., and State’s 11th-Hour Bid to Stop It Video By Jerry Roberts, 'S.B. Newsmakers'