oil spill

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.

The Commission filed a cease and desist order against Sable Offshore Corporation over what was called unpermitted work. Now, the company is suing.

State Coastal Commission issues order. The agency claims there have been multiple unpermitted projects underway.

Environmental groups blast action. They had sought a public review. The 2015 rupture of the pipeline caused a 140,000 gallon oil spill on the Gaviota Coast.

The State Lands Commission gets $72.5 million from Plains All American Pipeline, with $22 million going to insurance company which was part of suit.

Sable Offshore Corporation sought county approval for ownership of oil facilities along the Gaviota Coast.

Company seeking county approval for transfer of ownership. Staff report recommends approval.

State Coastal Commission officials say the pipeline's owner needs to get a permit first because some of the work is in the Coastal Zone.

Company, Santa Barbara County reached deal to settle lawsuit over one of the key sticking points preventing the pipeline's reopening.

Oil company had sought to block public release of documents regarding fitness of pipelines, as well as safety projects should future spills occur.