Offshore drilling restarts near Santa Barbara as memories of previous oil spills prompt concerns

20 March 2026, 1:00 pm

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KABC) -- Controversial offshore drilling was restarted near the Santa Barbara coastline as lingering memories of previous oil spills in the area prompted concern over another ...... Read More »

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