Offshore Oil Drilling

Researchers have confirmed avian influenza in at least 16 elephant seals, one sea otter and one sea lion. More animals show signs of infection. Plus, California lawmakers condemn the Trump administration's use of the Defense Production Act to order oil drilling off the California coast.

The deadline to submit public comments on a proposed federal oil and gas leasing program off the Central Coast is Feb. 26. And, state senators reaffirm California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives amid ongoing attacks from the Trump administration.

A Monterey County Supervisor says Big Sur is strongly protected in the face of a federal budget bill hoping to sell off over 200 million acres of national public lands. And, Congressman Jimmy Panetta says he will fight offshore drilling proposals in Monterey Bay as the Trump Administration plans to approve oil and gas projects in National Marine Sanctuaries.

On Saturday, an offshore oil pipeline ruptured off the coast of Orange County. The pipeline, owned by Houston based Amplify Energy spilled an estimated 126 thousand gallons of crude oil into the Pacific. Authorities are still investigating the cause.

On Saturday, an offshore oil pipeline ruptured off the coast of Orange County. The pipeline, owned by Houston based Amplify Energy spilled an estimated 126 thousand gallons of crude oil into the Pacific. Authorities are still investigating the cause.

New offshore oil and gas wells could be coming to the coast of California. The Trump Administration has proposed an expansion of drilling operations in…