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    California Court of Appeal Strikes Down Monterey County’s Ban on New Oil Wells
    A California appellate court has ruled against a Monterey County ban on new oil and gas wells, possibly paving the way for Chevron and a bevy of smaller oil companies to begin drilling new wells.
    October 18, 2021 • Monterey Herald • HSE Now
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