Orange County beaches have reopened, but local officials and environmentalists are endeavoring to make sure the recent oil spill and its impacts are not soon forgotten.
State Sen. Dave Min has announced he will introduce a bill in the next legislative session that would end offshore drilling in state waters, including for companies that operate under existing leases. He referred to offshore oil rigs as “menaces” that put beaches and marine ecosystems in harm’s way.Mayor Bob Whalen, left, greets state Sen. Dave Min during a Monday press conference in Laguna Beach to announce support of a bill to ban all offshore oil drilling in California.
The event was headlined by actress and environmental activist Jane Fonda, who was showered with cheers by the attendees as she spoke about the need to protect the ocean. She said that a commitment to ending offshore oil drilling must be made not just locally but at the state and federal level too.Jane Fonda stands with local and state leaders at a press conference in downtown Laguna Beach to support a bill to ban all offshore oil drilling in California.
A supporter of Jane Fonda, with sign, confronts a Fonda opponent who tried to interrupt a press conference where the actress was speaking in downtown Laguna Beach on Monday. “This will not be a simple task or a short road but is a challenge we must accept, that we must not postpone, and that we must win,” Whalen said.
Same size “crowd” that turned out to Biden’s events?
Gotta love it when Jane Fonda shows up to support any cause. That woman’s star just continues to shine brightly. 👍🏼
I would like all the proponents to walk, ride a bike and be on the no fly list. No oil products whatsoever for these idiots!
Why didn't you show a picture of the 'Crowd' instead Hanoi Jane?
Rich people don't care if gas cost $1 or $10 they can afford it. They don't care about climate change while they fly around the world in private jets. It's all a scam, you, the plebs, will have no gas, no flights and eat bugs while they will keep the same
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