County officials are also expected to declare a state of emergency at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. As of Monday evening, schools in the area planned to remain open.
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Huntington Beach Officials Set to Declare Oil Spill State of Emergency
The Huntington Beach City Council will consider declaring a local emergency at 6 p.m. tonight the oil spill off city shores.
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City of Huntington Beach Cancels Day Three of Pacific Airshow Due to Oil Spill
In order to facilitate clean-up efforts, and given the potential health impacts, the decision has been made to cancel the final day of the Pacific Airshow due to yesterday’s oil spill. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Businesses & Residents Impacted by Oil Spill Could Get $50 Million
The October 2021 oil spill shut down a host of shoreline businesses in Huntington Beach – now a proposed settlement could help recover some lost revenue.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Oil Spill Company to Pay Equivalent of 1.5% of Last Year’s Revenue to End State Charges
While officials touted the size of the multi-million dollar fine, there’s still an ongoing state civil lawsuit against the oil pipeline operator.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Local Businesses Reach Settlement Deal Over Last Year’s Oil Spill
The settlement amount, which hasn’t yet been disclosed, comes after the spill affected businesses that operate in fishing and coastal tourism.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Fight Over Controversial Huntington Beach Desal Project Enters Final Lap in March
The 20-year fight could end at the California Coastal Commission’s scheduled March 17 hearing on the plant.
Posted inOutdoors
Huntington Beach’s Oceanfront: Trends and Concerns
The city has its best ocean water quality in decades, but climate change and oil spills are a continuing threat.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Big Oil Heads To Federal Court in Orange County
Federal Judge David Carter, known for handling the 2018 homeless lawsuits against the county, is poised to handle a class action lawsuit against the oil rig operator for the October 2021 oil spill.
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Oil Spotted Off OC Coast Again, Source Unknown
In the last three weeks, county and state officials have spotted three different oil sheens off the coast and have yet to publicly name a source for any of them.