Santa Barbara Bans New Oil Drilling | California News

Santa Barbara County just took a bold step toward a fossil fuel-free future, voting 3-2 to ban new oil and gas drilling and re-entry of abandoned wells — the first phase of a sweeping plan to slash emissions. While supporters argue it’s time to shift away from climate risks and oil company profits, opponents warn of economic fallout, especially in North County where oil jobs are vital. The vote exposed deep regional divides, with public comments reflecting both fear of job losses and hope for a cleaner economy — and a second phase targeting existing facilities is still in the works. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.noozhawk.com/board-of-supervisors-bans-new-onshore-oil-gas-wells-as-first-part-of-industry-phaseout/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d9d497cee2abdf5 Report issues to [email protected].