Last Two Shorezone Oil Piers in the State are Removed
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Sheri Pemberton, Public Information Officer916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.govGOLETA, CA – The State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, has removed the last two oil pier and caisson structures in...
Project to remove final two oil piers at Haskell’s Beach set to begin
The end of an era begins on Monday at Haskell’s Beach, as the State Lands Commission, in collaboration with the City of Goleta, starts work to remove the pier and caisson structures known as PRC 421-1 and 421-2. It’s a process that will take up to six months, during which time sections of the beach may close temporarily to keep the public safe during the operations. The beach will remain open otherwise.
The Commission wins a significant legal victory for protecting public health and safety against a former oil operator.
For Immediate Release. Contact: Sheri Pemberton 916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.gov Sacramento, Calif.— This week, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware released its opinion in the matter of Eugene Davis v. State of California, finding entirely in...
State Lands Commission Disburses Final Recovery Funds to California Ports
For Immediate Release.Contact: Sheri Pemberton916.477.0691 | Sheri.Pemberton@slc.ca.govSacramento, Calif.— Yesterday, the Commission disbursed the third and final round of funding to California ports to mitigate the negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic...
Regional Leaders Announce Settlement in Tijuana River Valley Sewage Litigation
Successful Conclusion to Long-Running Lawsuits Announced by San Diego Area, Federal, State and Local Organizations
State Lands Commission Lauds COVID-19 Relief Funds for California Ports
Sacramento, Calif.—Last week, Governor Newsom announced a $250 million allocation from federal stimulus funds to California ports to address revenue loss and bolster future economic activity.