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Which Way, L.A.?

Possible Oil Drilling Project Divides Hermosa Beach

Do Hermosa Beach voters want 34 new oil wells 150 feet from surf shops and beach-side homes? They have less than two months to make up their minds. It could be expensive to say "no. " A "yes" vote might be lucrative, but it could also endanger public health and destroys a peaceful neighborhood. We look at the options.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 14, 2015 • 26m Listen

Do Hermosa Beach voters want 34 new oil wells 150 feet from surf shops and beach-side homes? They have less than two months to make up their minds. It could be expensive to say "no. " A "yes" vote might be lucrative, but it could also endanger public health and destroys a peaceful neighborhood. We look at the options.

Also, city officials and developers claimed that an NFL stadium wouldn't cost Inglewood a penny in taxpayer dollars. That's not really true, but the deal still might be one that current NFL cities could only dream of.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    KCRW

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