refugio state beach oil spill

Approximately 140,000 gallons of oil spilled in the May, 2015 Plains All-American pipeline rupture near Refugio State Beach.

Environmental groups upset with deal which sets stage for restart of oil pipeline on Gaviota Coast

Lance Orozco

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

Efforts to restart oil pipeline in Santa Barbara County which caused massive 2015 spill hit setback

Lance Orozco

State Fire Marshal's Office rejects new risk analysis plan for reopening pipeline. The agency says higher standards need to be applied.

On Second Anniversary Of Refugio Oil Spill, A Look At The Aftermath

KCLU Staff

Today is the anniversary of the Refugio Oil Spill from the Plains All-American Pipeline west of Goleta.The broken line leaked 142,000 gallons onshore and…

Environment

Details In Refugio State Beach Oil Spill To Remain Confidential Until Start Of Trial

KCLU Staff

The Plains All American Pipeline disaster at Refugio State Beach last year that caused damages both on and offshore lead to a 46-count criminal…

Local News

46 Criminal Indictments Handed Down In Connection With 2015 Santa Barbara County Oil Spill

Lance Orozco

A Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has indicted an oil pipeline company, and one of its employees on criminal charges for the May, 2015 Refugio State Beach…