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Northern Calif. Coastal Drilling Ban Expansion Announced

December 20, 2012, 11:23 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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A marine sanctuary off the coast of Northern California will double, extending a ban on oil drilling there, according to media reports. U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Petaluma) held a press conference to announce the changes. … Continue reading »

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A.M. Splash: Obama to Expand Marine Sanctuary; Oakland Keeps Money from Overpaid Tickets; Pipeline Improvements May Raise PG&E Rates

December 20, 2012, 8:45 am • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Obama to expand national marine sanctuaries, permanently ban oil drilling, up Sonoma and Mendocino coasts (SJ Mercury News) In a move that would permanently ban oil drilling along more than 50 miles of Northern California coast, the Obama administration is … Continue reading »

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