oil drilling

It's the first time the California coast has been opened to new leases since 1984. State leaders and environmental groups are condemning the proposal.

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 land that could be potentially impacted is federally owned or has federal mineral rights attached.

Aera Energy produces about 25% of the state's oil and gas.

Two piers will be removed from Haskell's Beach in Goleta: Project expected to take about six months.

Settlement means plans for one new well in Carrizo Plain National Monument are scrapped, and 11 wells will eventually be removed.

Ventura County's Measures A and B would require already permitted older oil and gas facilities to meet newer environmental standards for drilling.

After State Lands Commission tours site, it approves Environmental Impact Report for removal of two old piers in Goleta.

Issue now goes to Santa Barbara County Supervisors for final decision.

Spill in Cuyama area contained before it can reach nearby creek bed