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Richard Lewis

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Raised in Malibu, California, Richard Lewis is the Santa Barbara reporter for Times Media Service. Lewis covers local news and politics in Santa Barbara, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Lewis holds a master's degree in journalism.

Stories by Richard Lewis

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  1. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

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    News: Energy · California

    Santa Barbara Supervisors Deny Sable Oil Permit Transfer

    Santa Barbara County supervisors voted to block the transfer of ExxonMobil oil permits to Sable Offshore, citing the company's extensive regulatory and environmental issues, including ties to the Refugio Oil Spill. Local offshore oil…