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The Battle Between Off-Shore Oil and Santa Barbara Continues

Sable Oil threatens, hoping for Trump’s support. But at what cost?

The Battle Between Off-Shore Oil and Santa Barbara Continues

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EARLY BIRD BLUES: As I looked out at the ocean, the stars sparkled overhead; dawn had not yet cracked. Day had not broken. And the waves were trying to calm me.

It almost worked. Then my brain kicked in.