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CA State Lawmakers Uplift Local Governments in Holding the Oil & Gas Industry Accountable

Governor Newsom signs bills to uplift communities ability to regulate oil drilling and help address polluting idle wells.

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CalGEM Oxnard Community Meeting

CalGEM aims to plug 51 high priority oil and gas wells in Ventura County by 2025.

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Ventura County Board of Supervisors Suspends Amendments Aimed at Holding Polluters Accountable

Ventura County Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted–to suspend further work on increasing oil and gas surety & bonding.

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Heavy equipment from a fracking operation in a mountainous area of the Sespe Oil Field

Agencies Cancel Plans to Frack Wells, Build Pipelines in Los Padres National Forest

Signals end of toxic era of fracking in the Sespe Oil Field

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New Oil Exploration in Cuyama Valley Approved Despite Opposition, Unanswered Questions 

Planning Commissioners reject concerns from local residents, groups.

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Ventura County Toxic Tour

Head regulators of oil and gas in California tour oil drilling infrastructure sites in Ventura County.  

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2023 Top Legislative Accomplishments

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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2023 Top Accomplishments

With our generous supporters by our side, we have accomplished some remarkable victories together!

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Oil Company Ordered to Permanently Close Oil Wells, Restore Habitat in California’s Carrizo Plain National Monument

Company must plug 11 wells and reclaim oil pads and roads.

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H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” Would Exacerbate Climate Crisis by Propping Oil and Timber Industries

Legislation would prioritize polluter profits over public health and environment.

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