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Offshore Drilling Near California Coast

Governor Newsom is weighing legislation to make it harder for companies to use existing equipment in California state waters for offshore drilling in federal waters. The Trump administration's plans to expand offshore drilling have prompted California to consider stronger legal and legislative defenses of its coastline, a particularly salient issue for coastal Los Angeles County communities.

Should California enact stronger protections against offshore oil drilling near its coastline?

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Sources

CalMatters — https://calmatters.org
California must defend the ocean and beaches from Trump's new plans for offshore drilling. Gov. Gavin Newsom is weighing a bill to make it harder for companies to use existing equipment in state waters for offshore drilling in federal waters.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Yes, pass the strongest possible protections and ban all offshore drilling equipment use in California waters.
  2. Yes, support the bill and pair it with a long-term plan to transition the state off fossil fuel dependency.
  3. Support targeted restrictions on new drilling while allowing safe use of existing permitted infrastructure.
  4. Let federal permitting processes play out; California shouldn't unilaterally block federally approved energy projects.
  5. No; blocking offshore drilling raises energy costs — California should allow responsible drilling to lower gas prices.

California’s role in climate change mitigation

Public Policy Institute of California research finds climate change mitigation is a forefront issue statewide, including for Los Angeles County residents. Majorities across much of California favor state action on climate, though intensity varies geographically and the issue is entangled with national partisan conflict.

How much should California, including Los Angeles County, prioritize additional state action to mitigate climate change?

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Sources

Public Policy Institute of California — https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-political-geography
We have enough data to explore four key issues that have been at the forefront of the public conversation: the size of state government, the benefits and costs of immigrants and immigration, California’s role in climate change mitigation, and abortion access.
Public Policy Institute of California — https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-political-geography
Most Californians agree on several key issues. Though the exact level of support varies, majorities across the state support abortion access, view immigrants as a benefit, and favor state action on climate change.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Lead with the most aggressive climate mandates, fossil restrictions, and public green investment possible
  2. Strengthen state climate action even when it raises short-term costs for industry and consumers
  3. Support climate goals but weigh them carefully against affordability and reliability
  4. Scale back costly climate rules and favor gradual, technology-driven emissions reductions
  5. Oppose expansive state climate mandates as harmful overreach that hurts working families