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Santa Cruz Leaders Fight Trump’s Offshore Drilling Plans

10/31/2025

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Santa Cruz leaders oppose the Trump Administration's offshore drilling plans along California's coast, including Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Documents obtained by the Houston Chronicle reveal intent to bypass environmental reviews and public input.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keely vow to protect marine sanctuaries and mobilize the community.
They, with Save Our Shores, will strengthen protections and mobilize residents to resist drilling that harms biodiversity.

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Santa Cruz leaders oppose the Trump Administration's offshore drilling plans along California's coast, including Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Documents obtained by the Houston Chronicle reveal intent to bypass environmental reviews and public input.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keely vow to protect marine sanctuaries and mobilize the community.
They, with Save Our Shores, will strengthen protections and mobilize residents to resist drilling that harms biodiversity.