The legal fight over the Sable Offshore pipeline has moved to federal court, where a judge will decide if operations can continue during litigation. - Santa Barbara County sued Sable Offshore for restarting without local permits.
- The federal government moved the case to federal court, citing energy jurisdiction. - Environmental groups argue the pipeline bypassed state protections and risks another spill.
- Sable Offshore says it made safety upgrades and has federal approval. The outcome could affect oil transport along the Gaviota Coast and set a precedent for state vs.
federal authority.