Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters, Author at Santa Barbara News-Press

Two people walk through lush greenery in the foreground, with oil rigs visible on a shimmering sea in the background. A calm, sunny day.

California sues Trump over order to open oil pipeline on Santa Barbara coast

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

People gather in a room with environmental posters. A large poster reads, "NO Offshore Oil," and another says, "DRILLING IS KILLING." The tone is urgent and activist.

Santa Barbara judge rules against Sable oil company, which turned to Trump for help restarting pipeline

by Alejandro Lazo • CalMatters February 27, 2026February 27, 2026