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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.
By Warren Olney • • 26m ListenDo 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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In less than two months, Hermosa Beach will hold an election that could lead to big change on the shores of Santa Monica Bay. Voters can decide to pay an oil company $17 million. The option is approving 34 new oil wells to be drilled close to surf shops and other local business -- and 98 steps from the home of one lifelong resident.
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