California State Lands Commission

The pipeline, now owned by Sable Offshore Corp., ruptured, spilling over 100,000 gallons of crude oil near Refugio State Beach in Goleta.

Company at fault for Refugio oil spill agrees to pay back millions

Amanda Wernik

The company responsible for the 2015 Refugio spill has agreed to a settlement that will pay the state tens-of-millions of dollars for cleanup costs.

Environment and Energy

KCBX Two-Way: More eviction threats for Monterey County's Cemex sand mine

Cemex is a Mexican multinational company that manufactures and distributes building supplies in over 50 countries; key Cemex products are cement and…

Environment and Energy

KCBX Two-Way: Monterey County's Cemex sand mine

In March of 2016, the California Coastal Commission sent a cease and desist warning to the Cemex company over its sand mine on the Monterey County coast.…

Venoco files for bankruptcy and quitclaims Santa Barbara Channel oil leases

The energy company Venoco announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company told the California State Lands Commission it no longer has the…

Diablo Canyon shut-down plan clears first hurdle

The California State Lands Commission (SLC) voted unanimously Tuesday to grant a request by PG&E to operate on the state property where Diablo Canyon…