Santa Barbara Gas Prices Spike as Iran Conflict Continues
Gas prices reached as high as $6.70 per gallon during the first week of May.
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California Attorney General Files Motion to Halt the Flow of Sable Oil in Santa Barbara County
Rob Bonta’s motion for a preliminary injunction is part of his second lawsuit against the Trump administration over what he calls the illegal restart of the pipelines, which started moving oil in March.
Morro Bay Offshore Wind Project Dead in Water After Company Ends Lease
Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal says he’s “outraged” over the Trump administration’s “backwards” deal with offshore wind company Ocean Winds.
Solar Microgrid Project in Isla Vista Gets $15 Million in Funding
The grid would support critical community services as well as 170 residential and commercial customers.
Will Santa Barbara Supervisors Shut Down Onshore Oil?
The board takes baby steps toward doing just that, voting to fund a $250,000 “amortization study” to determine just how long existing operators must be allowed to continue producing oil and gas.
Sable Offshore’s Federal Defense Falls Flat in Santa Barbara Court
Judge Donna Geck upholds injunction and rejects the Houston oil company’s claim that a federal order overrides California law. The next hearing set for May 22 could decide whether the company pays for violating the court order.
Are Ratepayers Overpaying to Keep Diablo Canyon Running?
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
The commissioners vote 3-2 to get oil out of Santa Barbara.
Diablo Canyon Cleared to Operate Through 2045
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
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)’s consideration of Sable
