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Santa Cruz County Voters to Decide Offshore Drilling Protections

09 June 2026 15:32

Santa Cruz County voters will decide on offshore drilling protections in an upcoming election. - The measure is tied to State Parks Week.

- It aims to protect the Central Coast from oil and gas development. - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has identified leasing areas off the coast.

This local initiative reflects community efforts to influence energy policy and protect marine environments.

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