Will Oxnard's power plant get shut down for good?

Hosted by Jonathan Bastian Dec. 01, 2017 Central Coast

Oxnard's coast does not mirror the pristine beaches of Malibu or Santa Barbara. It's home to a naval base, an industrial harbor and, most noticeably, two massive power plants.

Photo courtesy California Energy Commission

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