California Challenges Trump Administration Over Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Permit
California has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration concerning the operation of an oil pipeline off the Santa Barbara County coastline. The legal action, initiated by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, contests a special permit issued by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to Sable Offshore Corp. This permit allows the Texas-based company to bypass certain federal pipeline regulations. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, seeks to overturn what California deems an 'unlawful' permit. This legal move is part of ongoing disputes between California and the federal government over the restarting of offshore oil rigs and pipelines, which have been a point of contention due to environmental concerns. The pipelines in question had been inactive since 2015 following a significant oil spill caused by a corroded section. Despite Sable's claims of having repaired the pipelines and adhering to safety standards, California continues to challenge the fed... 
