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Santa Barbara Oil Production Resumes, 300 Jobs Created

4/13/2026

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Oil production has resumed in Santa Barbara, California, following an executive order from former President Donald Trump.
Sable Offshore Corp. reports a safe restart of its pipeline, creating approximately 100 jobs, with an additional 200 expected.
U.S. Representative Vince Fong criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's policies for increasing California's dependence on foreign oil and raising gas prices.
Newsom's spokesperson stated that rising prices are due to global factors, including Trump's actions in Iran.
Ongoing legal battles may impact the pipeline's future operations.

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Oil production has resumed in Santa Barbara, California, following an executive order from former President Donald Trump.
Sable Offshore Corp. reports a safe restart of its pipeline, creating approximately 100 jobs, with an additional 200 expected.
U.S. Representative Vince Fong criticized Governor Gavin Newsom's policies for increasing California's dependence on foreign oil and raising gas prices.
Newsom's spokesperson stated that rising prices are due to global factors, including Trump's actions in Iran.
Ongoing legal battles may impact the pipeline's future operations.