"California Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday signed two bills ... to block new offshore oil drilling off the state by barring the construction of pipelines, piers, wharves or other infrastructure necessary to transport the oil and gas from federal waters to state land.
The bill signings lock into law the promises of Brown and other state officials who declared this year they would do whatever it takes to stop the Trump administration from opening California waters to drilling on an unprecedented scale.
“Today, California drew a line in the sand with Governor Brown’s signing of both bills that will block President Trump’s dangerous plans to open up new offshore oil drilling along our treasured coast,” said state Sen. Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, a lead author on one of the bills, in a statement. “Today’s action will protect our $40 billion coastal economy, our fisheries, and our environment. We’re grateful for the Governor’s support and for taking action to stop this giveaway to Big Oil.”"
Rosanna Xia reports for Los Angeles Times September 8, 2018.
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