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California Coast Under Federal Scrutiny | Venice Beach News
Federal officials are threatening to defund or decertify California’s coastal management program, sparking fierce resistance from state leaders and environmental activists who fear it could pave the way for offshore oil drilling and pipeline expansion. With no new federal leasing since the 1980s, proposals now aim to restart exploration as early as 2027 — a move opponents call reckless and baseless. California has successfully managed its coast for nearly 50 years under a federal law that grants states autonomy, and officials are doubling down on their commitment to phase out oil and…
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