The 2021 Huntington Beach oil spill turned thriving beach economies into ghost towns overnight, and Washington learned nothing. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the federal government is fast-tracking new offshore drilling along OC’s coast, risking small businesses on an industry that has already proven it will leave devastation in its wake.
Tag: 2021 Oil Spill
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: HB Airshow Settlement Release Shows The Power of Public Records Focusing Debates
A successful public records lawsuit from a local school board member in HB tonight will allow residents to really debate the value of the local air show.
Posted inGovernment
Will Surf City Residents Get to See Details of a $7 Million Air Show Settlement?
Gina Clayton-Tarvin, a local school board member, is suing Huntington Beach to release the settlement – arguing city officials are violating state public records law by withholding it.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Reinstates Pacific Airshow, Settles Lawsuit with Operator
The shift represents a fast turnaround for the proposed event, which just months ago looked to be possibly leaving the city amid a lawsuit.
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 inEmergencies & Disasters
Oil May Be Leaking Off Orange County’s Coast For The Second Time This Year
Coast Guard investigators are investigating an oily sheen near the damaged pipeline.
Posted inGovernment
County of Orange Lawyers Up Over Offshore Oil Spill
Citing $1.5 million in estimated costs over the next year, county supervisors have given direction to hire lawyers who specialize in oil spills to help with “potential oil spill litigation.”
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Pipeline Operator Had Problems with Shut-Down Valves, Pressure Sensors in Years Leading Up to Oil Spill
There’s over 100 safety violations noted by federal regulators since August 2010 in a database released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from Voice of OC.
