Dr. Paasha Mahdavi Delivers Floor Alert Backing AB 1448
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Dr. Paasha Mahdavi delivered a floor alert to California legislators in support of AB 1448, which will prohibit the use of existing oil infrastructure to expand federal oil production, strengthen oil pipeline safety requirements, and require heightened coastal protections. This alert, along with another signed by over 60 NGO’s, serves as a powerful response to Sable’s opposition floor alert, hopefully pushing the bill forward by Newsom’s October 12 signing deadline.
Sen. Schiff: Californians Must Stand Up to Sable and Big Oil
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Senator Schiff’s LA Times op-ed calls out Sable’s shady dealings with the Trump administration and urges Californians to draw on our history of fighting big oil — from 1969, to 2015, to now. “To succeed, this effort needs a critical ingredient: you,” he writes.
AB 1448 & SB 542 Head to Floor Vote
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AB 1448/ SB 542 going to floor vote! AB 1448 would block new offshore oil drilling and strengthen state oversight of existing leases and pipelines to better protect California’s coast. SB 542 would require idle oil pipelines to pass rigorous safety tests before they can be restarted, reducing the risk of spills from aging infrastructure.
Federal Court Backs EDC in Oil Lawsuit
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A federal court allowed the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) and its clients to intervene in a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County filed by fossil fuel companies trying to restart a huge oil and gas operation on the Gaviota Coast. Sable Offshore Corp., ExxonMobil, and their affiliates are challenging the County’s decision to NOT transfer permits to Sable to operate Exxon’s old oil and gas facilities after a tie vote by the Board of Supervisors in February.
Trump Administration Clears Path for Offshore Oil Restart
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Trump administration greenlights offshore oil operation off the Santa Barbara Coast. Federal agencies issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Sable’s project in May 2025, effectively bypassing stricter environmental review processes and announce renewed operations on Santa Barbara platforms.
Court Extends Injunction Against Sable
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A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction against sable, extending a previous temporary restraining order. It does not block Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration from approving restart of the pipeline, but it requires Sable to come back to the court after receiving all outstanding approvals, providing environmental groups a 10-day period to seek further relief from the court.