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Local officials line up against federal plan to open Central Coast land for oil and gas drilling.
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Local officials line up against federal plan to open Central Coast land for oil and gas drilling.

  • Asaf Shalev
  • May 15, 2019

Just as California Attorney General Xavier Becerra prepared to launch his 50th lawsuit against the federal government over policies that go ag…

The battle over Measure Z has begun in the courtroom.
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The battle over Measure Z has begun in the courtroom.

  • David Schmalz
  • Mar 23, 2017

In the war over Measure Z, the Nov. 8 ballot measure that bans fracking, wastewater injection and new oil development in Monterey County, the …

Forum | Opinion

Cutting through oily mess around Measure Z.

  • Bill Monning
  • Oct 6, 2016

After careful consideration, I will be voting yes on Measure Z, to “Protect Our Water: Ban Fracking and Limit Risky Oil Operations.” I strongly encourage your yes vote as well…

What Measure Z means for the future of the county’s oil industry.
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What Measure Z means for the future of the county’s oil industry.

  • David Schmalz
  • Sep 29, 2016

It’s June 1, just after 10am, in the tiny town of Spreckels, when then-presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders strides down Fifth Street.

Cutting through the local anti-fracking initiative spin.
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Cutting through the local anti-fracking initiative spin.

  • David Schmalz
  • Jul 7, 2016

On Nov. 8, Monterey County voters will vote on a ballot initiative that seeks to ban fracking, wastewater injection and all new oil developmen…

Activists submit over 16,000 signatures to ban local fracking.
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Activists submit over 16,000 signatures to ban local fracking.

  • David Schmalz
  • May 4, 2016

On a hillside overlooking the Salinas Valley, more than two dozen anti-fracking activists gathered today to announce they had enough signature…

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"Dear President Obama" anti-fracking film to be previewed free in Pacific Grove

  • Updated Aug 30, 2019

Pacific Grove >> A film that asks elected officials to consider the negative implications of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) will have a…

Forum | Opinion

Fracking activists have pushed beyond the Democratic establishment.

  • Zoë Carpenter
  • Apr 21, 2016

Activists have pushed the needle far beyond the Democratic establishment when it comes to fracking.

Local
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Environmental group to launch ballot campaign to ban fracking

  • Updated Aug 30, 2019

Salinas >> A local environmental organization will launch an effort to ban fracking and limit other oil stimulation techniques in Monter…

After supes nix a moratorium, local activists prep a 2016 ballot initiative to ban fracking.
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After supes nix a moratorium, local activists prep a 2016 ballot initiative to ban fracking.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Jun 25, 2015

On April 30, 2014, the county Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the county Board of Supervisors issue a two-year moratorium on fracki…

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