Oil Drilling Archives - Santa Barbara News-Press

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

Two offshore oil platforms connected by a bridge in the ocean under a clear sky.

New analysis warns Trump’s offshore drilling plan could trigger thousands of oil spills

by Teresa Tomassoni • Inside Climate News February 15, 2026