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California Assembly Bill 1866 on Idle Oil Wells Capping Advances to Senate Floor
By Montecito Journal   |   August 27, 2024

CA Assemblymember 37th Assembly District Gregg Hart announced further success on his Bill AB1866 to hold oil companies responsible to plug all abandoned oil wells in the state. As of August 15th, the bill has advanced to the Senate Floor.  Hart’s AB1866 to ensure the abandoned oil well capping gets done by the oil companies […]

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CA State Lands Commission and Heal the Ocean: Summerland Oil Updates
By Joanne A Calitri   |   September 5, 2023

A presentation of the status and action plan regarding the oil wells and seepage issues at Summerland Beach was done by Petroleum Production Engineer at the California State Lands Commission (CSLC) Walter Scott with Harry Rabin and Hillary Hauser of Heal the Ocean (HTO) at a public meeting held by the Summerland Citizens Association on […]

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Summerland Beach Remains Closed
By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   January 24, 2023

A mysterious oil slick in the waters off Summerland Beach continues to be closely monitored by multiple agencies, while beach access remains closed to the public. According to Summerland Citizens Association Board President Phyllis Noble, the oil slick, which appeared earlier this month following heavy rains, now appears to be breaking up and no additional […]