Reports indicate President Trump may move to allow offshore oil and gas drilling off California’s coast for the first time in decades, according to the New York Times. Gov. Gavin Newsom and environmental advocates immediately criticized the reported plan, arguing California has long rejected offshore drilling due to risks highlighted by the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Environmental groups warn that new rigs and underwater drilling could lead to beach pollution, wildlife impacts, and increased spill risk. Democratic lawmakers say past spills have already harmed coastal communities, while Republican Assemblymember Stan Ellis argues the state overregulates oil production and relies too heavily on imported oil. A spokesperson for Newsom says the Trump administration has not yet formally rele

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