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Sable Offshore Corporation is still pursuing the restart of the pipeline, which ruptured in 2015. It's now asking the Trump Administration to support ships as an alternative.

Santa Barbara County prosecutors say the company did work on the project without notifying authorities first. Sable claims the action is politically motivated.

A last-minute bill is being called a compromise. The State Assembly is expected to pass it, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has indicated he'll sign it.

The Steelhead Lookout is an 80-acre expansion of the Arroyo Hondo Preserve on the Gaviota Coast.

The find includes what they think is a nearly complete whale skull. Researchers say the find could help us learn more about sea life from the period.

In an unrelated decision, a state water agency is seeking legal action against the company because of potential wastewater impacts on waterways.

A coalition of environmental groups is suing the State Fire Marshal's Office, which plays a key role in overseeing pipeline safety.

The State Coastal Commission issued a cease and desist order for the project. It calls for environmental mitigation for work that's occurred, and issued a fine.

State officials will be on hand to answer questions and hear from the public at Thursday afternoon event. It's informational only and no action will be taken.

Hundreds of fish rescued from Topanga Creek were taken to the Fillmore Fish Hatchery and then moved permanently to a creek in Santa Barbara County.