Incident Archive
The complete set of public incident records Tarline collects for the California coast, from four independent sources: NOAA IncidentNews case pages, raw National Response Center caller reports, satellite oil-signature detections, and California Spill Watch response notices. Search the text, narrow to one source, and page through the whole history.
Every row here is a source report, not a confirmed release. National Response Center entries in particular are self-reported by callers with no agency verification step, satellite detections are possible signatures rather than sampled oil, and a report saying nothing about a beach is not evidence that the beach was clean. Follow the link on a row and read the original record before citing it.
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- NRC raw
raw report — unverified: The caller states a manifold leaked 1,000 gallons of palm oil into the san joaquin delta.
nrc report · ID 1426029
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raw report — unverified: Caller reports an unknown amount of motor oil, chemicals used for detailing vehicles, and other unknown materials are being discharged / rel…
nrc report · ID 1425996
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Caller reports an unknown amount of motor oil, chemicals used for detailing vehicles, and other unknown materials are being discharged / released to concrete, asphalt and possible impact to storm drains. The material is coming from various vehicles. The cause of the discharge / release is dumping. Caller states there is a strong chemical odor in the air due to the releases. Caller states the individual dumps the materials to the ground and then "cleans" it up using water. Caller states that it is a residential zone and these individuals seem to be running an illegal auto shop. Caller is concerned for the dogs that get walked in the neighborhood.
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raw report — unverified: The caller reported observing a discharge of an unknown oil material coming from the ground at a beach. The cause and source of the release …
nrc report · ID 1425936
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The caller reported observing a discharge of an unknown oil material coming from the ground at a beach. The cause and source of the release is unknown. It is impacting the sand on the beach and the waters of ventura harbor.
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raw report — unverified: The caller reported blotches of black unknown material from an unknown source in the pacific ocean near the shore at the incident location. …
nrc report · ID 1425926 · 37.883, -122.628
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The caller reported blotches of black unknown material from an unknown source in the pacific ocean near the shore at the incident location. -two blotches are approximately 30ft by 8ft, and eight blotches are approximately 3ft by 12ft.
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raw report — unverified: The caller stated that (12) large drums washed up onshore at the location listed. The size of the drums is unknown, however the reporting pa…
nrc report · ID 1426024 · 32.815, -117.274
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The caller stated that (12) large drums washed up onshore at the location listed. The size of the drums is unknown, however the reporting party estimates they might be (15) gallon drums. The caller stated that they observed an unknown oil releasing onto the ground and into the pacific ocean. The caller stated that the drums were onboard a vessel that washed ashore at the same time.
No public page - IncidentNews
Possible Pollutant Report; off Stinson Beach, California
other · ID 10935 · 37.883, -122.628
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Mid-day on March 15, 2025, USCG Sector San Francisco's Incident Management Division contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a possible oil sighting off of Stinson Beach, California. Initial reports from Stinson Beach Fire Department indicated “black blotches breaking up in the water.” The fire department was not able to get within 500 yards of the material, but did not smell any petroleum product. They chose to make a report to the National Response Center (NRC) in an abundance of caution. USCG then requested input on a possible pollution event. Photos were provided. Further investigation revealed that the source was biogenic—masses of small jellyfish-like creatures, Vellela velella, commonly known as “by-the-wind” sailors—and not a pollutant. The USCG stood down operations on the case, with no further requests for OR&R support.
- NRC raw
raw report — unverified: ////update to incident report # 1426292//// Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 125 barrels. /// update t…
nrc report · ID 1428815 · 33.805, -118.236
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////update to incident report # 1426292//// Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 125 barrels. /// update to incident report # 1426219 /// Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 80 barrels. Discharge was secured. Oes case number corrected to 25-1319. /// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 /// Updates include: - medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water) - source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline." - location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson' - road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound." - agencies on scene/notified: added - remedial actions: updated "Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown) Original: The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.
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raw report — unverified: /// update to incident report # 1426219 /// Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 80 barrels. Discharge was se…
nrc report · ID 1426292 · 33.805, -118.236
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/// update to incident report # 1426219 /// Caller updated the amount of crude oil discharged to approximately 80 barrels. Discharge was secured. Oes case number corrected to 25-1319. /// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 /// Updates include: - medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water) - source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline." - location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson' - road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound." - agencies on scene/notified: added - remedial actions: updated "Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown) Original: The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.
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raw report — unverified: /// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 /// Updates include: - medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a ne…
nrc report · ID 1426219 · 33.805, -118.236
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/// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 /// Updates include: - medium affected: "some of the spilled material entered a nearby storm drain" (water) - source: "the release occurred from an 1/2 in pinhole in a 'lateral' underground pipeline." - location: "incident occurred in a heavily industrial area near the intersection of alameda & sepulveda" (gps coordinates updated); city changed from 'compton' to 'carson' - road closures: "traffic is currently only affecting 'alameda' northbound." - agencies on scene/notified: added - remedial actions: updated "Incident is still under investigation" (cause and amount discharged is still unknown) Original: The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation. /// this is a 48 hr PHMSA update to NRC report 1426022 ///
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raw report — unverified: The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a…
nrc report · ID 1426022 · 33.806, -118.236
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The caller stated that crude oil released in unknown amounts onto the ground, gravel, and soil at the location. The material released from a transportation pipeline at the location. The cause of the release is unknown to the caller and under investigation.
No public page - NRC raw
raw report — unverified: /// 16mar25 48-hour PHMSA update to NRC report number 1425897 /// Updated information is as follows: - ics ownership response is being ta…
nrc report · ID 1426004
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/// 16mar25 48-hour PHMSA update to NRC report number 1425897 /// Updated information is as follows: - ics ownership response is being taken over by plains pipeline. - source is still being investigated. - kinder morgan is still coordinating osro response. - release secured changed from no to unknown. Update from 15mar25: ****this is an update to NRC report #1425893**** Update is as follows: - the caller states the estimated amount released is 3000 gallons. Original report Caller is reporting a spill of unknown amount of gas oil from a below ground pipeline due to unknown causes. Caller stated it is unknown if the spill has reached a storm drain or waterway.
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raw report — unverified: ****this is an update to NRC report #1425893**** Update is as follows: - the caller states the estimated amount released is 3000 gallons. …
nrc report · ID 1425897
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****this is an update to NRC report #1425893**** Update is as follows: - the caller states the estimated amount released is 3000 gallons. Original report Caller is reporting a spill of unknown amount of gas oil from a below ground pipeline due to unknown causes. Caller stated it is unknown if the spill has reached a storm drain or waterway.
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raw report — unverified: Caller is reporting a spill of unknown amount of gas oil from a below ground pipeline due to unknown causes. Caller stated it is unknown i…
nrc report · ID 1425893
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Caller is reporting a spill of unknown amount of gas oil from a below ground pipeline due to unknown causes. Caller stated it is unknown if the spill has reached a storm drain or waterway.
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raw report — unverified: Caller stated due to unknown causes there is a spill of crude oil from a below ground pipeline. Caller stated an unknown amount of the spi…
nrc report · ID 1425891
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Caller stated due to unknown causes there is a spill of crude oil from a below ground pipeline. Caller stated an unknown amount of the spill has reached storm drain. Caller stated the storm drain goes to the dominguez channel. Caller stated it has not been confirmed that any of the spill has reached the channel.
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raw report — unverified: The caller is reporting a release of crude oil and produced water from an unknown source onto the ground. The caller states that the cause o…
nrc report · ID 1425883
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The caller is reporting a release of crude oil and produced water from an unknown source onto the ground. The caller states that the cause of the release is unknown at this time.
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raw report — unverified: The caller is reporting a release of non-pcb mineral oil, onto the ground and storm drain, from a pad mounted transformer. The caller states…
nrc report · ID 1425866
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The caller is reporting a release of non-pcb mineral oil, onto the ground and storm drain, from a pad mounted transformer. The caller states that cause of the incident was due to a single vehicle accident. The caller states that they do not have any of the vehicle or drivers information that was involved in this incident.
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raw report — unverified: Potential Release Report: The caller is reporting a potential release of unknown material and oil from an 8 empty rail car derailment. The c…
nrc report · ID 1425825
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Potential Release Report: The caller is reporting a potential release of unknown material and oil from an 8 empty rail car derailment. The call states that the cause of the derailment is unknown at this time.
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raw report — unverified: Caller reports a total of 06 gallons of non-pcb mineral oil (fr3) has been discharged to asphalt, brick on a private driveway, and 01 storm…
nrc report · ID 1425803
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Caller reports a total of 06 gallons of non-pcb mineral oil (fr3) has been discharged to asphalt, brick on a private driveway, and 01 storm drain catch basin. The material came from a pole mounted transformer. The cause of the discharge is some type of a moving van struck the pole. Impact to the storm drain was confirmed at 0430.
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raw report — unverified: Potential Release Report: Caller reported that two game wardens were trying cross santa margarita river in a pickup truck and were swept dow…
nrc report · ID 1425835 · 33.360, -117.324
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Potential Release Report: Caller reported that two game wardens were trying cross santa margarita river in a pickup truck and were swept downstream due to flooding. No injuries or fatalities reported. There is no visible release of materials but there is a potential for unknown amounts of gasoline or motor oil to release from the truck into the river.
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raw report — unverified: The caller is reporting a release of motor oil into moss landing harbor from a sunken vessel. The caller states that the cause of the vessel…
nrc report · ID 1425788
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The caller is reporting a release of motor oil into moss landing harbor from a sunken vessel. The caller states that the cause of the vessel sinking is unknown at this time.
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raw report — unverified: The caller reported that their neighbor has several farming tractors that are parked alongside a fence. The tractors are discharging an unkn…
nrc report · ID 1425839
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The caller reported that their neighbor has several farming tractors that are parked alongside a fence. The tractors are discharging an unknown oil onto the soil due to unknown reasons. When it rains, nearby storm drains are being affected. This has been ongoing for about a month.
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raw report — unverified: Caller reported that a passenger car struck a tractor trailer truck, puncturing its saddle tank. 75 gallons of diesel discharged onto aspha…
nrc report · ID 1425816
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Caller reported that a passenger car struck a tractor trailer truck, puncturing its saddle tank. 75 gallons of diesel discharged onto asphalt, and 5 gallons of that was pushed by rain into a storm drain, and then discharged into the san diego river. It is unknown what caused the crash. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
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Crude oil discharge, Berth 55; Port of Long Beach, California
oil · ID 10934 · 33.773, -118.209
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On March 12, 2025, the NOAA SSC was notified that an undetermined quantity of crude oil had reportedly discharged from an underground pipeline into a storm drain, ultimately reaching the Port of Los Angeles near Berth 55. Within the hour, the source was secured and USCG & OSROs were on-scene conducting clean-ups. Primary and secondary containment boom was deployed, two vacuum trucks actively skimming, and four vessels were on water working the cleanup. The morning of 13-MAR, an informal request for use of surface washing agent (SWA) was made for the purpose of de-contaminating local bulkheads and vessel hulls. USCG and California’s Office of Spill Prevention & Response (OSPR) requested NOAA SSC input and an incident-specific RRT request for SWA is being processed.
- NRC raw
raw report — unverified: The caller stated that they discovered tar balls on point mugu beach at naval base ventura.
nrc report · ID 1425695 · 34.000, -119.119
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raw report — unverified: The caller reported that when starting the engines of a military vessel to get underway, a sheen was observed in the waters of the san diego…
nrc report · ID 1425696
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The caller reported that when starting the engines of a military vessel to get underway, a sheen was observed in the waters of the san diego bay. The source of the sheen is confirmed to be the military vessel and the cause of the release is suspected to be from a leak in the port gas turbine main reduction gear cooler.
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