The Wire · Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Santa Maria Asphalt Refinery One Step Closer to Restarting

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission approved a change in owner, operator and guarantor for the Santa Maria asphalt refinery to CAP Resolution Partners.

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