Oil Archives - Santa Barbara News-Press

Aerial view of a busy harbor with several large cargo ships and tankers on calm blue water. The distant shore features a sprawling industrial port and hills.

As prices climb, California imports more gasoline made from Russian oil

by Aaron Cantú • Capital & Main April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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

A circular warning sign about a crude oil pipeline, set in a grassy area with mountains in the background.

The fight between Santa Barbara County and Sable oil: What happens next?

by Tom Schultz • Special for the Santa Barbara News-Press March 18, 2026April 25, 2026

President Trump orders Sable Offshore to restart transporting oil in Santa Barbara County

by Joshua Molina • Santa Barbara News-Press March 14, 2026March 14, 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

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, 2026February 12, 2026

Cars driving on a highway alongside a field of wind turbines under a blue sky.

Opinion: California needs to choose between clean energy or oil chaos

by Mary Creasman • Special for Capitol Weekly January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

Offshore oil rig silhouetted against a bright sunset over the ocean.

Green California has a Big Oil problem

by Liza Gross • Inside Climate News January 6, 2026January 5, 2026